Watkinson
Watkinson is a surname of English origin. At the time of the British Census of 1881 , its frequency was highest in Nottinghamshire, followed by Cambridgeshire, Derbyshire, Yorkshire, Lancashire, Suffolk, Lincolnshire, Essex and Cheshire. The name Watkinson may apply to:Surname
- Angela Watkinson, British politician
- Carolyn Watkinson, British baroque singer
- Dr. Ernest A. Watkinson, Canadian physician, diplomat, and public health advocate
- Eddie Watkinson, American artist
- Harold Watkinson, British businessman and politician, the only Viscount Watkinson
- Lee Watkinson, American poker player
- Murray Watkinson, New Zealand rower, brother of Peter Watkinson
- Mike Watkinson, English cricketer
- Peter Watkinson, New Zealand rower, brother of Murray Watkinson
- Terry Watkinson, musician
- William Watkinson "Billy", English footballer
- William Watkinson "Willie", Tasmanian jockey, winning rider of Jack Horner at the 1926 Grand National
