McCullough is an Irish surname, with two distinct

Gaelic Gaelic is an adjective that means "pertaining to the Gaels". As a noun it refers to the group of languages spoken by the Gaels, or to any one of the languages individually. Gaelic languages are spoken in Ireland, Scotland, the Isle of Man, and Ca ...

origins: * ''Mac Cú Uladh'' which means 'son of Cú Uladh' ('Hound of Ulster'). * ''Mac Cullaich'' 'son of Cullach' ('boar'), usually rendered McCulloch Derivation from the

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''Mac Cú Uladh'' 'son of the hound of Ulster' is more probable. While Cú Uladh may allude to the legendary Irish figure

Cú Chulainn Cú Chulainn ( ), called the Hound of Ulster (Irish: ''Cú Uladh''), is a warrior hero and demigod in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology, as well as in Scottish and Manx folklore. He is believed to be an incarnation of the Irish god Lugh, ...

, it was a common given name in medieval Ireland. In

Ulster Ulster (; ga, Ulaidh or ''Cúige Uladh'' ; sco, label= Ulster Scots, Ulstèr or ''Ulster'') is one of the four traditional Irish provinces. It is made up of nine counties: six of these constitute Northern Ireland (a part of the United King ...

it was often in use by the O'Neills of Clandeboye, the MacMahons of Oriel, the MacCanns, and the MacDonlevy kings of Ulaid. The ''M Culloch'' spelling is more common in Scotland (especially

Galloway Galloway ( ; sco, Gallowa; la, Gallovidia) is a region in southwestern Scotland comprising the historic counties of Wigtownshire and Kirkcudbrightshire. It is administered as part of the council area of Dumfries and Galloway. A native or i ...

), and is associated with Clan MacCulloch.

List of people with the surname

* Alfred McCullough (born 1989), American football player *

Alison McCullough Alison Patricia McCullough is a speech and language therapist and the current head of the Northern Ireland office of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. McCullough was appointed MBE for services to speech and language in the 20 ...

, British speech and language therapist *

Andrew McCullough Andrew McCullough (born 30 January 1990) is a former Australian professional rugby league footballer who played as a for the Brisbane Broncos, Newcastle Knights, and St. George Illawarra Dragons in the NRL, and has played for Queensland in th ...

(born 1990), Australian Rugby League player * Bernie Mac (born Bernard Jeffrey McCullough, 1957–2008), American comedian and actor *

Billy McCullough William James McCullough (born 27 July 1935) is a former footballer who made more than 250 appearances for Arsenal in the Football League and was capped 10 times for Northern Ireland. Career Born in Carrickfergus, McCullough first played for P ...

(born 1935), Northern Ireland footballer *

Brian McCullough Brian McCullough in a former American college baseball coach. McCullough was Longwood's head coach in 2014. The Lancers went 22–33 McCullough pitched for Longwood while it transitioned to Division I, setting Lancer records for innings pitched ...

(born 1985), American college baseball coach *

Chris McCullough Christopher A. McCullough (born February 5, 1995) is an American professional basketball player for the Formosa Taishin Dreamers of the P. League+. Prior to attending Syracuse University, McCullough went to Salisbury School, Brewster Academy, and ...

(born 1995), American basketball player *

Clayton McCullough Clayton McCullough (born December 27, 1979) is an American professional baseball coach and former minor league baseball catcher. He is the first base coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball. Career McCullough played at Rose H ...

(born 1979), American baseball coach * Clinton McCullough (1844–1895), American politician and lawyer from Maryland *

Clyde McCullough Clyde Edward McCullough (March 4, 1917 – September 18, 1982) was an American catcher in Major League Baseball. After his playing career ended, he also managed in the minor leagues and was a major-league coach. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, McCu ...

(1917–1982), Irish baseball player *

Colleen McCullough Colleen Margaretta McCullough (; married name Robinson, previously Ion-Robinson; 1 June 193729 January 2015) was an Australian author known for her novels, her most well-known being ''The Thorn Birds'' and ''The Ladies of Missalonghi''. Life ...

(1937–2015), Australian author *

Conde McCullough Conde Balcom McCullough (May 30, 1887 – May 6, 1946) was an American civil engineer who is primarily known for designing many of Oregon's coastal bridges on U.S. Route 101. The native of South Dakota worked for the Oregon Department of Tr ...

(1887–1946), American bridge engineer * David McCullough (1933–2022), American historian and author *

Denis McCullough Denis McCullough (24 January 1883 – 11 September 1968) was a prominent Irish nationalist political activist in the early 20th century, who served as President of the Irish Republican Brotherhood (IRB) from 1915 to 1916. Early career – IRB ...

(1883–1968), Irish rebel in the early 20th century * Donald McCullough (disambiguation), several people * Douglas McCullough, American judge *

Ellen McCullough Ellen Cecelia McCullough (22 November 1908 – 19 May 1985) was a British trade unionist. McCullough entered trade unionism when she was fourteen, working in the office of the Workers' Union. In 1929, this became part of the Transport and G ...

(1908 or 1909–1985), British trade unionist *

Esther Morgan McCullough Esther Morgan McCullough (1888 – June 14, 1957) was an American novelist and anthologist. Biography Esther Morgan Park McCullough was born in North Bennington, Vermont, to Eliza Hall (Park) McCullough and John G. McCullough, an attorney and fu ...

(1888–1957), American author * Frank S. McCullough (1905–1998), New York politician and judge *

Frisby McCullough Frisby Henderson McCullough (March 8, 1828 – August 8, 1862) was a Confederate States Army soldier in the American Civil War, executed on the orders of Union Colonel (later General) John McNeil after the Battle of Kirksville. Early years Bor ...

(1828-1862), Confederate officer executed during the American Civil War *

George McCullough George Wayne McCullough Jr. (born February 18, 1975) is a former American football defensive back who played five seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Tennessee Oilers/Titans and San Francisco 49ers. He was drafted by the Oilers ...

(born 1975), American football player * Helen Craig McCullough (1918–1998), American scholar of classical Japanese poetry and prose *

Henry McCullough Henry Campbell Liken McCullough (21 July 1943 – 14 June 2016) was a Northern Irish guitarist, singer and songwriter. He was best known for his work as a member of Spooky Tooth, The Grease Band and Paul McCartney and Wings. He also perfo ...

(1943–2016), Northern Irish musician *

Henry M. McCullough Henry Mitchell McCullough (September 24, 1858 – February 27, 1930) was a politician and lawyer from Maryland. He was a member of the Maryland Senate from 1902 to 1906. Early life Henry Mitchell McCullough was born on September 24, 1858, in ...

(1858–1930), American politician and lawyer *

Hiram McCullough Hiram McCullough (September 26, 1813 – March 4, 1885) was a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Congressman from Maryland who served two terms from 1865 to 1869. McCullough served in the Maryland Senate from 1845 to 1851. He also serve ...

(1813–1885), U.S. Congressman from Maryland * J. McCullough, Scottish author and avid golfer of the late 19th century *

James McCullough (disambiguation) James McCullough may refer to: * James J. McCullough (born 1942), American politician in New Jersey * James S. McCullough (1843–1914), American politician in Illinois * Jim McCullough Sr. James McCullough Sr. (May 12, 1928 – April 6, 2012) ...

, several people * Jethro J. McCullough (1810–1878), American politician and businessman *

John McCullough (disambiguation) John McCullough is the name of: * John McCullough (actor) (1837–1885), American actor * John McCullough (rugby union) (born 1936), New Zealand rugby football player * John Alexander McCullough (1860-1947), New Zealand politician * John C. McCul ...

, several people *

Joy McCullough Joy McCullough is an American author of young adult fiction. She is best known for her verse novel ''Blood Water Paint''. She lives in Seattle, Washington. She attended Northwestern University. Writing career ''Blood Water Paint'' is a verse no ...

, American author * Julie McCullough (born 1965), American model and actress *

Kimberly McCullough Kimberly Anne McCullough (born March 5, 1978) is an American actress and television director. She is best known for her role as Robin Scorpio on the soap opera ''General Hospital'', a role which she originated at age seven, playing the characte ...

(born 1978), American actress * Lawrence McCullough (born 1949), American lawyer; son-in-law of Lt. General R.E. Kelley *

Liam McCullough Liam McCullough (born June 5, 1997) is an American football long snapper for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Las Vegas Raiders ...

(born 1997), American football player * Louis McCullough, American basketball player *

Luke McCullough Luke McCullough (born 15 February 1994) is a Northern Irish footballer who plays as a centre-back and defensive midfielder for Glentoran. Club career McCullough started his career with his local team, Loughgall Youth, before joining Dungannon ...

(born 1994), Irish footballer *

Michael McCullough (entrepreneur) Michael McCullough is an American investor in healthcare and life science companies, social entrepreneur, and emergency room doctor. He was a Rhodes Scholar. He lives in Palo Alto, California. Early life and education Raised in rural Oregon, McC ...

(born 1966), American social entrepreneur, investor and physician *

Michael McCullough (psychologist) Michael McCullough (born July 27, 1969) is an American psychologist and author. He received a PhD from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1995 and an honorary doctorate from the University of Louvain (UCLouvain) in 2015. He is a Professor of Ps ...

(born 1969), American psychologist and author * Mike McCullough (disambiguation), several people *

Naida McCullough Naida Portia McCullough (born about 1901 — September 19, 1989) was an American educator, pianist, and composer based in Los Angeles. Early life Naida McCullough was born in Colorado, the daughter of George A. McCullough and Georgia A. McCulloug ...

(c.1901–1989), American educator, pianist, and composer *

Paul McCullough Paul Johnston McCullough (March 27, 1883 – March 25, 1936) was an American actor and comedian who was one half of the comedy duo Clark and McCullough, along with fellow comedian Bobby Clark. Early life and career Born in Springfield, O ...

(1883–1936), American actor and comedian * Paul McCullough (baseball) (1898–1970), American baseball pitcher * Paul McCullough (footballer) (born 1959), English football goalkeeper * Peter McCullough (disambiguation), several people * Philo McCullough (1893–1981), American actor * Richard D. McCullough (born 1959), American chemist, entrepreneur, and university president *

Robert McCullough (disambiguation) Robert, Rob or Bob McCullough may refer to: * Bob McCullough (sports administrator) Robert McCullough OAM (12 October 1931 – 9 January 2017) was a leading Australian sport administrator particularly in the area of disability sport. He was P ...

, several people * Saladin McCullough (born 1975), American football player *

Shanna McCullough Shanna McCullough (born April 1, 1960) is an American pornographic actress. Early life McCullough grew up in San Francisco, California. At school, she was involved with the theater group, and acted in drama and musicals. She went to college ...

(born 1960), American adult film star * Suli McCullough (born 1968), American comic-actor and writer * Sultan McCullough (born 1980), National Football League running back * Wayne McCullough (born 1970), Northern Irish boxer * William McCullough (disambiguation), several people

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