Namesakes
Hall-of-Famers:
1 football
(football) Doug Atkins 1982 
Notable Actors and Actresses:
2 actors, 2 actresses
Eileen Atkins 1934-
Essence Atkins 1972-
Sharif Atkins 1975-
Tobi Atkins 1990-
Notable Athletes:
2 football
(football) Doug Atkins 1930-2015
(football) Geno Atkins 1988-
Notable Musicians:
1 singer, 1 singer/musician
Sister Rosetta Tharpe (a.k.a. Atkins) 1915-1973 gospel
Jeffrey "Ja Rule" Atkins 1976- hip hop
Olympic Medalists:
1 bronze
(bronze) Kelley Law (a.k.a. Atkins) 2002 curling