MCCAUL
Recorded variant spellings include Mc Caul, Mccaul
McCaul
The surname McCaul is of Scottish and Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic personal name Mac Cathail, meaning 'son of Cathal'. The name Cathal itself is of uncertain meaning but is thought to derive from the word 'cath', meaning 'battle'.
The McCaul family is believed to have ancient roots in Ireland and Scotland, where they were associated with landed gentry and nobility. Over the centuries, the McCaul surname has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, as individuals bearing the name migrated for various reasons, including economic opportunities and political events.
Notable individuals bearing the surname McCaul have made significant contributions in various fields, from politics and academia to the arts and business. The family name has retained its distinct identity while also branching out into different variations such as McAulay, Macaulay, and MacCawley.
Today, the McCaul surname continues to be borne by individuals around the world, reflecting the diverse and interconnected nature of British and Irish history.
Typical given names associated with the McCaul surname
Male
- Anthony
- Brendan
- Daniel
- David
- James
- John
- Martin
- Michael
- Patrick
- Sean
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Alison
- Caroline
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Jacqueline
- Janet
- Joanne
- Kathleen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Patricia
- Sharon
- Tracey
Similar and related surnames
- Macal
- Macall
- Macala
- Macaul
- Macale
- Macalla
- Macalle
- Macaull
- Maccall
- Maccalla
- Maccally
- Maccaul
- Maccoll
- Maccullie
- Mackail
- Mackaill
- Mackale
- Mackall
- Mackel
- Mackela
- Mackell
- Mackil
- Mackill
- Mackle
- Mackula
- Maclea
- Macola
- Macoll
- Magal
- Magala
- Magale
- Magali
- Magall
- Maggiolo
- Maggiulli
- Magle
- Magli
- Maglia
- Maglio
- Maglo
- Magol
- Maguall
- Maguill
- Magul
- Magula
- Maikle
- Makal
- Makala
- Makale
- Makaula
- Makel
- Makela
- Makele
- Makell
- Makiela
- Makil
- Makila
- Makle
- Makol
- Makola
- Makolo
- Makula
- Mcale
- Mcalea
- Mcalee
- Mcall
- Mcalla
- Mccail
- Mccale
- Mccalie
- Mccall
- Mccalla
- Mccallay
- Mccalley
- Mccallie
- Mccally
- Mccaulay
- Mccaull
- Mccauly
- Mcclay
- Mcclea
- Mcclee
- Mccloe
- Mcclue
- Mccoil
- Mccole
- Mccoll
- Mccool
- Mccoole
- Mccoull
- Mccoyle
- Mccull
- Mcculla
- Mccullie
- Mcgale
- Mcgall
- Mcgaul
- Mcglue
- Mcgual
- Mcguile
- Mcguill
- Mckail
- Mckale
- Mckall
- Mckeel
- Mckeil
- Mckell
- Mckella
- Mckiel
- Mckill
- Mclea
- Mclee
- Mclue
- Mcoll
- Mcquail
- Mcquale
- Meacle
- Meagle
- Meakel
- Meakle
- Meckel
- Meckle
- Meekel
- Meekle
- Megale
- Meggle
- Megli
- Meglio
- Meickle
- Meigle
- Meikel
- Meikl
- Meikle
- Mekala
- Mekle
- Mical
- Micale
- Micali
- Miccoli
- Mickael
- Mickail
- Mickall
- Mickel
- Mickell
- Mickle
- Micle
- Miclea
- Micol
- Micoli
- Micula
- Miekle
- Migala
- Migale
- Migali
- Mighali
- Mighall
- Migheli
- Mighell
- Mighill
- Miglio
- Miguel
- Mikael
- Mikail
- Mikal
- Mikeal
- Mikel
- Mikeli
- Mikell
- Mikiel
- Mikkola
- Mikl
- Mikle
- Mikol
- Mikola
- Mikula
- Mikulla
- Miquel
- Mockel
- Mockell
- Mockle
- Moeckell
- Moeckli
- Mogal
- Mogale
- Moghal
- Moghul
- Mogle
- Moglia
- Mogul
- Mogull
- Mokal
- Mokuolu
- Mougal
- Moughal
- Muccle
- Muckall
- Muckel
- Muckell
- Muckle
- Muckloo
- Mughal
- Mugula
- Mukkala
- Mukle
- Mukolu
- Mukul
- Muoghalu
- Mykola
- McCay
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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Did you know?
According to a survey carried out by Democracy Club, politicians and candidates with the surname McCaul are most likely to say that their favourite biscuit is a Hobnob.
There are approximately 598 people named McCaul in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named McCaul.
Surname type: From name of parent
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
