Brinker is a surname of Dutch and German origin. Notable people with the surname include:Anja Brinker, German artistic gymnast Bill Brinker (1883–1965), baseball player Bob Brinker, radio host Chris Brinker (1970–2013), American film producer and director Christine Brinker, German skeet shooter Howard Brinker, American football coach Kristin Brinker, German politician Maren Brinker, German volleyball player Nancy Brinker, founder and CEO of Susan G.