Dankowski (feminine: Dankowska) is a Polish-language surname derived from one of the locations named Danków or Dankowo. The placenames themselves literally mean "belonging to Danek".

• Adela Dankowska, Polish aviator and politician
• Bronisław Dankowski, Polish politician
• Ed Danowski, American football player
• Józef Dankowski, Polish football coach and a former player
• Joseph Dankowski, American fine art photographer
• Kamil Dankowski, Polish professional footballer