MCCULLOCK

Also recorded as Mc Cullock, Mccullock

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

McCullock

McCullock is a Scottish and Northern Irish surname of Gaelic origin, derived from the Gaelic name "MacCulloch." The prefix "Mac" signifies "son of," indicating a family or clan connection. The name "Culloch" may be derived from the Old Norse name "Kollr," meaning "the top of a hill." As such, the surname McCullock could indicate a family associated with a particular geographical feature such as a hill.

Historically, the McCullock surname has been predominantly found in Scotland and Northern Ireland. The McCullock family name is associated with several notable individuals, including scholars, professionals, and public figures.

Variants of the name may include McCulloch, McCullough, and Culloch. Over time, the surname McCullock has likely undergone variations in spelling, influenced by regional accents and dialects.

Individuals interested in genealogy may find tracing their lineage back through the McCullock surname to be a fascinating journey through Scottish and Northern Irish history.

There are approximately 266 people named McCullock in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named McCullock.

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

Andrew
Brian
Cameron
David
James
John
Matthew
Paul
Peter
Robert
Stephen
Tom

Female

Allison
Caroline
Christine
Clare
Deborah
Denise
Hayley
Jane
Janice
Joanne
Julie
Kirsty
Margaret
Susan

Similar and related surnames

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