Burks is a common surname, and may refer to:
- Antonio Burks (born 1980), American professional basketball player
- Arthur Burks (born 1915), American mathematician and computer scientist who worked on the ENIAC
- Charlotte Burks (born 1942), American politician
- Ellis Burks (born 1964), American baseball player
- Gregory Burks (born 1980), American former professional basketball player
- Mary Fair Burks (1920–1991), American educator, scholar, and civil rights activist
- Robert Burks (1909–1968), American cinematographer
- Tommy Burks (1940–1998), American politician