Hankinson is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Ben Hankinson (b. 1969), retired American ice hockey playerCasey Hankinson (b. 1976), former professional American ice hockey playerDonald Hankinson, New Zealand politician who represented the Riverton electorateDrew Hankinson (b. 1983), American professional wrestlerFrank Hankinson (1856–1911), American baseball playerFred Hankinson (1925–97), Australian politicianMel Hankinson (b. 1943), men's basketball coach and authorPhil Hankinson (1951–96), American basketball playerSean Hankinson (b. 1980s), American actorTim Hankinson (b. 1955), American soccer coach