Himes is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Andrew Himes, American author and social activist Charles Francis Himes (1838-1918), American science professor at Dickinson College Chester Himes (1909–1984), African-American writer Dick Himes, American football offensive lineman Donald Himes, Canadian actor in the children's television series Butternut Square and Mr. Dressup George H. Himes (1844–1940), American pioneer and historian in Oregon Gregory A. Himes (1966), American College Basketball Coach Harriette Himes (1930–1997), birth name of American Ann Bishop (journalist) Jack Himes (1878–1949), American baseball player Jim Himes, American politician Joseph H. Himes (1885–1960), American politician Joshua Vaughan Himes (1805–1895), American Christian leader and publisher Kenneth R. Himes, American Roman Catholic theologian Lance Himes, American administrator, a defendant in Obergefell v. Himes Larry Himes, American Major League Baseball general manager Michael Himes, American priest Norman Himes (1903–1958), Canadian ice hockey centre Norman E. Himes (1899-1949), American sociologist and economist Tyruss Himes, American rapper known as Big Syke William Himes, noted composer for brass bands