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

McCullum, 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 McCullum surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McCullum in America

McCullum is the 9803rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McCullum surname appeared 3,302 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname McCullum.

We can also compare 2010 data for McCullum 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 McCullum

The surname McCullum has its origins in Scotland and dates back to the 12th century. It is a Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic name 'Mac Cullóch', which means 'son of the boar'. The name likely originated in the region of Wigtownshire, where a powerful family bearing the name held lands.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the McCullum name appears in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a record of Scottish landowners who swore fealty to King Edward I of England. The name is listed as 'M'Culloch' in this document, reflecting the older spelling variation.

In the 16th century, the McCullums were closely associated with the town of Drummore in Wigtownshire. John McCullum, born around 1520, was a prominent figure in the area and served as the Baillie of Drummore.

The McCullum name has also been linked to several notable figures throughout history. Sir Godfrey McCulloch (1575-1635) was a Scottish soldier and colonist who played a significant role in the establishment of the Plantation of Ulster in Ireland. Another notable bearer of the name was Horatio McCulloch (1805-1867), a renowned Scottish landscape painter known for his depictions of the Scottish Highlands.

Other notable McCullums include:

1. Robert McCullum (1810-1862), a Scottish-born merchant and politician in Nova Scotia, Canada.
2. John McCullum (1837-1920), a Scottish-born Australian politician and member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly.
3. Andrew McCullum (1855-1925), a Scottish-born Australian cricketer who played for New South Wales.
4. Hugh McCullum (1885-1944), a Scottish-born Australian politician and member of the Australian House of Representatives.
5. Brendon McCullum (born 1981), a former New Zealand cricketer and captain of the national team.

The McCullum surname has evolved over time, with various spellings such as McCullock, McCulloch, and McCullough emerging in different regions. However, the name's Scottish origins and connection to the Gaelic 'Mac Cullóch' have remained consistent throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McCullum

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

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 McCullum 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 McCullum 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 McCullum was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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