Homans is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Benjamin Homans (d. 1823), American merchant captain Bill Homans (b. 1949), American blues musician known as "Watermelon Slim" George C. Homans (1910–1989), American Sociologist Helen Homans (1878–1949), American tennis champion James Edward Homans (1865–1949), American author, editor and publisher Jennifer Homans (b. 1960), American academic and author John Homans (1877–1954), American surgeon who described Homans' sign and Homans' operation. Liesbeth Homans (b. 1973), Belgian politician Robert Homans (1877–1947), American actor Sheppard Homans, Jr. (1871–1952), All-American football player and insurance executive See also Homan (surname)