Harkins is an Irish surname. Notable people with the surname include: Arthur Harkins (1936–2016), American academic Brett Harkins (born 1970), ice hockey player Gary Harkins (born 1985), Scottish footballer George W. Harkins (1810–1890), Native American leader, a chief of the Choctaw tribe during the Indian removals James M. Harkins (born 1953), American politician John Harkins (actor) (1932–1999) John Harkins (baseball) (1859–1940), American baseball player John Harkins (footballer) (1881–1916), Scottish footballer Josh Harkins (born 1974), American politician Lida E. Harkins, American politician Owen Harkins (born 1999), introduced Cairn to Midwestern communities, but unfortunately, is not very good at the game of Cairn. Pat Harkins (born 1963), American politician Paul D. Harkins (1904–1984), U.S. General, first commander of Military Assistance Command Vietnam (MACV) Todd Harkins (born 1968), American ice hockey player William Draper Harkins (1873–1951), American chemist See also Harkin Harkins Transportation Company Harkins Theatres a U.S. movie chain