Find out how popular the last name Cullinane is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Cullinane.

Cullinane, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Cullinane surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cullinane in America

Cullinane is the 20029th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cullinane surname appeared 1,336 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Cullinane.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cullinane to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Cullinane

The surname Cullinane originates from Ireland, tracing its roots back to the early medieval era. It is derived from the Gaelic personal name "Ó Coilleanáin," which translates to "descendant of Coilleanán." Coilleanán itself is a diminutive form of the name "Caillín," meaning "little companion" or "little warrior."

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in ancient Irish annals and manuscripts, such as the Annals of the Four Masters, which date back to the 16th century. These records mention individuals bearing the name Cullinane, often associated with various clans and territories in the counties of Limerick, Cork, and Tipperary.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Cullinane was Domhnall Ó Coilleanáin, a prominent chieftain who lived in the 13th century and was mentioned in the Annals of Inisfallen for his involvement in local conflicts. Another noteworthy figure was Tadhg Ó Coilleanáin, a 15th-century poet and historian who authored several works celebrating the deeds of Irish nobles and warriors.

The name Cullinane has also been associated with various place names in Ireland, such as Cullinane (or Cullenane) in County Tipperary, which likely derived its name from the surname itself. Over time, the spelling of the surname has evolved, with variations like O'Cullinane, Cullinan, and Cullenan appearing in historical records.

Among the notable individuals bearing the Cullinane surname throughout history are:

1. Thomas Cullinane (1841-1920), an Irish-American politician and businessman who served as the Mayor of Hoboken, New Jersey.
2. Patrick Cullinane (1874-1947), an Irish-American labor leader and politician who advocated for workers' rights in New York City.
3. Mary Cullinane (1922-2018), an American educator and philanthropist who dedicated her life to advancing education and supporting various charitable causes.
4. John Cullinane (1939-2022), an American businessman and co-founder of the software company Cullinet Software, which later became Cullinane Corporation.
5. Donal Cullinane (born 1967), an Irish hurler who played for the Limerick Senior Hurling Team and won the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship in 1973.

The surname Cullinane has a rich history rooted in Irish culture and tradition, with its origins stretching back to the early days of Gaelic civilization. While its spelling may have evolved over time, the name remains a proud testament to the heritage and resilience of those who bore it throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cullinane

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Cullinane.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Cullinane was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Cullinane has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Cullinane was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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