Namesakes
Hall-of-Famers:
1 football
(football) Randall McDaniel 2009 
Notable Actors and Entertainers:
2 actors
Hattie McDaniel 1893-1952
James McDaniel 1958-
Olympic Medalists:
1 gold
(gold) Mildred McDaniel 1956 high jump
Oscar Award Winners:
1 actress
(actress) Hattie McDaniel 1940 Gone with the Wind