Means is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Carey Means, American voice actorDavid Means, American writerGardiner Means (1896–1988), American economistGaston Means (1879–1938), American private detective, bootlegger, and con artistJimmy Means, American race car driver and ownerJohn Means (disambiguation)Natrone Means, American Football running-backRice W. Means (1877–1949), Republican United States Senator from ColoradoRussell Means (1939–2012), American activist