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There are approximately 5,842 people named McCullough in the UK. That makes it the 1,789th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 92 are named McCullough.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

Ireland

Language of origin

Gaelic

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

Celtic
From name of parent

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The McCullough surname in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

The son of Cullough. Cullach, Gaelic, a boar, figuratively, a brave man.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

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