Hyams is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Chapman H. Hyams (1838–1923), stockbroker, businessman and philanthropist Eban Hyams (born 1981), Indian-born Australian professional basketball player Edward Hyams (1910–1975), British writer Godfrey M. Hyams (1859–1927), American financier and philanthropist Harry Hyams, English millionaire and real estate developer Henry M. Hyams (1806–1875), Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana from 1862 to 1864. Joe Hyams, American columnist and author John Hyams, American filmmaker Leila Hyams, American actress Margie Hyams, American vibraphonist Nina Hyams (born 1952), American professor of linguistics Peter Hyams, American film director Simone Hyams (born 1971), British actress Tony Hyams (born 1945), Australian businessman Tor Hyams, songwriter See also Hyams Beach Hyams Corporation in the Xenosaga games Haim, includes people with the given name Hyam Higham (surname), includes people with the surname Hyam