Hockett is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Charles F. Hockett (1916–2000), American linguist Jesse Hockett (1983–2010), American sprint car racer Oris Hockett (1909–1969), American baseball player Robert C. Hockett, American lawyer, law professor, and policy advocate
See also Hockett Meadow Ranger Station, a location in Sequoia National Forest