Szymkowiak is a Polish surname. Notable people include: Edward Szymkowiak (1932–1990), Polish footballer Janina Szymkowiak, Polish beatified nun Jules Szymkowiak, Dutch racing driver Kerstin Szymkowiak (born 1977), German skeleton racer Mirosław Szymkowiak (born 1976), Polish footballer Tomasz Szymkowiak (born 1983), Polish athlete