Pakington is a surname, and may refer to: * Dorothy Smith (Lady Pakington) (died 1639) * Dorothy, Lady Pakington (1623–1679), English writer of religious works * Sir Herbert Pakington, 5th Baronet (c. 1701 – 1748), English politician * Herbert Stuart Pakington, 4th Baron Hampton (1883–1962) * John Pakington (MP and Sheriff) (c. 1477 – 1551) * John Pakington (died 1625), English courtier * Sir John Pakington, 1st Baronet (1600–1624), English politician * Sir John Pakington, 2nd Baronet (1621–1680), English politician * Sir John Pakington, 3rd Baronet (c. 1649 – 1688) * Sir John Pakington, 4th Baronet (1671–1727), English politician * John Pakington, 1st Baron Hampton (1799–1880) * Robert Pakington (c. 1489 – 1536), London merchant and Member of Parliament. * Thomas Pakington (c