Watkins is a Welsh surname, derived from the given name Watkin, a diminutive form of the name Walter. It is a popular name in Wales and has spread around the world, particularly in English-speaking countries. Notable people with the surname Watkins include actor Samuel L. Jackson, musician Geraint Watkins, and mathematician William Thomas Watkins. The name has also been used in various fictional works, such as the character John Watson in Sherlock Holmes.
