Watkinson is a surname of English origin. At the time of the British Census of 1881, its frequency was highest in Nottinghamshire (4.1 times the British average), followed by Cambridgeshire, Derbyshire, Yorkshire, Lancashire, Suffolk, Lincolnshire, Essex and Cheshire. The name Watkinson may apply to:
- Angela Watkinson, British politician
- Carolyn Watkinson, British singer
- Dr. Ernest A. Watkinson, a 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
- Mike Watkinson, English cricketer
- Terry Watkinson, Musician
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