Harkins is an Irish surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Brett Harkins (born 1970), ice hockey player Gary Harkins (born 1985), Scottish footballer George W. Harkins (1810–1890), Native American leader, a chief of the Choctaw tribe during the Indian removals James M. Harkins (born 1953), American politician Jansen Harkins (born 1997), American ice hockey player John Harkins (actor) (1932–1999) John Harkins (baseball) (1859–1940), American baseball player John Harkins (footballer) (1881–1916), Scottish footballer Josh Harkins (born 1974), American politician Lida E. Harkins, American politician Pat Harkins (born 1963), American politician Paul D. Harkins (1904–1984), U.S. General, first commander of Military Assistance Command Vietnam (MACV) Todd Harkins (born 1968), American ice hockey player William Draper Harkins (1873–1951), American chemist
See also Harkin Harkins Transportation Company Harkins Theatres a U.S. movie chain