MACCULLOCH

Also recorded as Mac Culloch, Macculloch

MacCulloch

MacCulloch is a Scottish surname of Gaelic origin, derived from the Gaelic name "MacCuolaidh", meaning "son of Cuileach". The name is chiefly found in Scotland, particularly in the regions of the Highlands and the Western Isles.

The MacCulloch clan has a long and illustrious history, with their ancestral seat situated in the Castle of Galloway in southwest Scotland. The clan is said to have descended from a gallant knight who settled in the area during medieval times.

Throughout history, the MacCulloch family has been actively involved in various aspects of Scottish life, including politics, academia, and the military. The name has also been associated with several notable individuals, such as Hugh MacCulloch, a prominent 19th-century Scottish-American banker who served as the Secretary of the Treasury in the United States.

Today, the MacCulloch surname continues to be borne by many individuals across the United Kingdom and beyond, serving as a link to their rich Scottish heritage and ancestral roots.

There are approximately 153 people named MacCulloch in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named MacCulloch.

Surname type: From name of parent

Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Scotland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alistair
  • Angus
  • Craig
  • David
  • Donald
  • Ian
  • James
  • John
  • Michael
  • Neil
  • Robert
  • William

Female

  • Alexandra
  • Alison
  • Catherine
  • Colleen
  • Elizabeth
  • Emma
  • Gwendoline
  • Joanne
  • Karen
  • Kirsty
  • Laura
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Moira

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