Means is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Carey Means, American voice actor
David Means, American writer
Gardiner Means (1896–1988), American economist
Gaston Means (1879–1938), American private detective, bootlegger, and con artist
Jimmy Means, American race car driver and owner
John Means (disambiguation)
Natrone Means, American Football running-back
Rice W. Means (1877–1949), Republican United States Senator from Colorado
Russell Means (1939–2012), American activist
