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 Piotr Edward Dankowski, Polish Catholic saint