Culligan

Origin

Culligan is a surname of Irish origin, anglicised from the Gaelic name Ó Coileagáin, meaning "descendant of Coileagán," a personal name derived from the word "coileach," meaning cock or rooster.

History

The surname Culligan is relatively rare in Britain compared to its prevalence in Ireland, where it is more commonly found. It is primarily associated with Irish immigrants who settled in Britain over the years.

Distribution

The distribution of the Culligan surname in the United Kingdom is not as widespread as in Ireland, with concentrations in areas where Irish immigration historically flowed, such as major cities like London, Manchester, Glasgow, and Liverpool.

Famous Individuals

Though not as well-known as some other surnames, there have been individuals with the surname Culligan who have made notable contributions in various fields in Britain and beyond.

There are approximately 265 people named Culligan in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Culligan.

Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Ireland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Dennis
  • Gerard
  • James
  • John
  • Lee
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Richard
  • Sean
  • Stephen
  • Thomas

Female

  • Angela
  • Anne
  • Carol
  • Daphne
  • Diane
  • Elizabeth
  • Julie
  • Margaret
  • Marie
  • Mary
  • Pauline
  • Susan

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