Hindman is a surname found in the United States. While it is recognized as a geographic name, historical and biographical records primarily associate the name with various notable figures across different fields.
Notable individuals bearing the surname include politicians such as James R. Hindman, who served as the 23rd Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky, and Thomas C. Hindman, a lawyer and Confederate Army major general during the American Civil War. Other prominent figures include actors Bill Hindman and Earl Hindman, as well as athletes like football player Stan Hindman and racing driver Trent Hindman.