What is hawkins last name?

The last name Hawkins is of English origin and is derived from the given name "Hawkyn", a diminutive of the name "Hawkin" or "Hawk". It was a common occupational name for a falconer or someone who worked with hawks, and later became a surname. The most famous person with this last name was probably Sir John Hawkins, an English naval commander and one of the foremost seamen of the Elizabethan era. Other notable people with the last name Hawkins include jazz pianist Errol Garner, astronaut Michael Hawkins, and NFL player Andrew Hawkins.