Toews is a German surname of Russian Mennonite origin. Notable people with the name include:
David Toews (born 1990), Canadian hockey player for the Brandon Wheat KingsDavid Waltner-Toews (born 1948), Canadian epidemiologist, essayist, poet, fiction writer and veterinarianGisela Toews (born 1940), German speed skaterJeff Toews (born 1957), American former NFL offensive tackle and guardJohn E. Toews, Canadian historian of 19th-century Germany at the University of WashingtonJonathan Toews (born 1988), Canadian hockey player for the NHL's Chicago BlackhawksLoren Toews (born 1951), American former professional football playerMiriam Toews (born 1964), Canadian writer of Mennonite descentVic Toews (born 1952), Canadian politician