Harkins is an Irish surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Arthur Harkins
Brett Harkins
Gary Harkins
George W. Harkins Native American leader, a chief of the Choctaw tribe during the Indian removals
James M. Harkins
John Harkins (actor)
John Harkins
John Harkins (footballer) (1881–1916), Scottish footballer
Josh Harkins, American politician.
Lida E. Harkins
Pat Harkins
Paul D. Harkins U.S. General, first commander of Military Assistance Command Vietnam (MACV)
Ryan Harkins Software Engineer
Todd Harkins
William Draper Harkins