Leemans is a Dutch occupational surname derived from leenman, a feudal tenant or vassal. It is particularly common in Flanders. People with this surname include:
Anthonie Leemans (1631–1673), Dutch still life painter, brother of JohannesEgide François Leemans (1839 – 1883). Belgian painter, draughtsman and engraverFernand Leemans (born 1925), Belgian figure skaterJo Leemans (born 1927), Belgian singerJohannes Leemans (1633–1688), Dutch still life painter and wine dealer, brother of AnthonieKen Leemans (born 1983), Belgian footballerMarc Leemans (1961), Belgian trade unionistPieter Leemans (1897–1980), Belgian classical musician and composerTuffy Leemans (1912–1979), American football playerVictor Leemans (1901–1971), Belgian (Flemish) sociologist and politicianWard Leemans (1926–1998), Belgian sociologist and politician