Sankoh is a surname originating from West Africa and can refer to:
Abu Sankoh, Sierra Leonean football manager Alfred Sankoh (born 1988), Sierra Leonean footballer Alimamy Bakarr Sankoh, head of the Sierra Leone People's Democratic League (PDL) Bai Kelfa Sankoh, Sierra Leonean politician Baïssama Sankoh (born 1992), Guinean footballer Foday Sankoh (1937–2003), Sierra Leonean rebel leader Gibril Sankoh (born 1983), Sierra Leonean footballer Lamina Sankoh (1884–1964), Sierra Leonean politician
See also Sanko (surname)