Westhead (surname)

Westhead is a toponymic surname derived from the village of Westhead in Lancashire, England.

Notable people with this surname include:

• Andy Westhead, member of British pop punk band As It Is
• Barry Westhead (born 1977), English musician and member of the band Starsailor
• Cam Westhead (born 1977), Canadian politician
• David Westhead (born 1963), English actor
• John Westhead (1966–2000), English rugby player
• Joshua Westhead (1807–1877), British politician
• Mark Westhead (born 1975), English footballer
• Paul Westhead (born 1939), American basketball coach