Atkinson

Proper noun

Atkinson (countable and uncountable, plural Atkinsons)

1. A surname from Middle English [in turn originating as a patronymic] meaning "son of Atkin", a Middle English diminutive of Adam.
   • Fuelled by their fury, Spurs surged forward and gave themselves hope after 56 minutes when Scott Parker's precise through-ball released Adebayor. He was pulled down in the area by Cech but referee Atkinson allowed play to continue for Bale to roll the ball into an empty net.2012 April 15, Phil McNulty, “Tottenham 1-5 Chelsea”, in BBC Sport, archived from the original on 30 Mar 2022
2. A town and township in Henry County, Illinois.
3. An unincorporated community in Center Township, Benton County, Indiana.
4. An unincorporated township in Piscataquis County, Maine.
5. A township in Carlton County, Minnesota.
6. A city and township in Holt County, Nebraska.
7. A town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
8. A town in Pender County, North Carolina.
9. A community in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
10. A village in Saint Andrew parish, Dominica.