Ness is a surname of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse word “nes,” meaning “promontory” or “headland.” It is most commonly found in Norway, where it is the 62nd most common surname. Ness is also found in Scotland, where it is often a variant of the surname MacInnes. Notable people with the surname Ness include Scottish footballer Gavin Ness and American author Eliot Ness, who led the team that brought down notorious gangster Al Capone.
