MCCALLEN
Recorded variant spellings include Mc Callen, Mccallen
McCallen
McCallen is a Scottish and Irish surname of Gaelic origin. The name is an anglicised form of the Gaelic surname "Mac Cathaláin", which means "son of Cathalán". "Cathalán" itself is a diminutive form of the Gaelic name "Cathal", which means "battle rule".
The McCallen surname originated in Scotland and Ireland, with various families adopting the name throughout the centuries. The McCallen family can be found in various regions of Scotland and Ireland, with each branch having its own unique history and heritage.
The McCallen surname is relatively uncommon compared to other surnames of British Isles origin. Nevertheless, individuals bearing the surname have made notable contributions in various fields, including academia, business, and the arts.
Like many surnames, McCallen has undergone variations in spelling over time, with different branches of the family using alternative spellings such as MacCallen or McCollan.
Overall, the McCallen surname is a testament to the rich history and diverse cultural heritage of Scotland and Ireland.
Typical given names associated with the McCallen surname
Male
- Derek
- Gerard
- Gerrard
- Phil
- Phillip
Female
- Andrea
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Jennifer
- Manda
Similar and related surnames
- Macallen
- Macallon
- Maccallan
- Maccallion
- Maccullen
- Mackellon
- Mackillen
- Macklen
- Mcaleen
- Mcallen
- Mcaloone
- Mccalden
- Mccale
- Mccall
- Mccallan
- Mccalley
- Mccallian
- Mccallie
- Mccallin
- Mccallion
- Mccallon
- Mccallson
- Mccallum
- Mccallun
- Mccalmon
- Mccalum
- Mcclallen
- McClean
- Mcclellen
- Mcclen
- Mcclenn
- McClune
- Mccullen
- Mccullon
- Mccullun
- Mcellen
- Mcgillen
- McGlone
- McGlynn
- Mckellen
- Mckillen
- McLane
- Mcllen
- McQuillan
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 20 people named McCallen in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named McCallen.
Famous people named McCallen
- Phillip McCallen - Motorcycle racer
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.