Matsukata (written: 松方) is a Japanese surname. Notable people with the surname include:

, Japanese actor , 4th and 6th Prime Minister of Japan , Japanese Scout leader

See also Haru Matsukata Reischauer, journalist, granddaughter of Matsukata Masayoshi and wife of Edwin O. Reischauer Miye Matsukata, jewelry designer Tane Matsukata, educator