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    This very interesting surname, now widespread in Ulster, is ultimately believed to be of Scottish origin, and an Anglicized form of the Old Scots Gaelic "MacCullaich" or "MacC (h)ullach", son of Cullach, from "Mac", son of, and the personal byname "Cullach", Boar.
    The McCullough family history indicates that this surname is of Scottish origin and may have Norse roots. It is the anglicized version of the Old Gaelic "MacCullaich" or "MacC (h)ullach", which means son of the boar. In Norse mythology, boars were credited with bravery, courage, perseverance, and fertility.
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    The roots of the McCullough family stretch back to the Strathclyde people of the Scottish/English Borderlands, who were the first to use this surname. It is derived from the Gaelic personal name Cullach, meaning boar.
    The Mccullough family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccullough families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 82 Mccullough families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 26% of all the recorded Mccullough's in USA.
    The name McCullough has sometimes been associated with Gaelic cullach ‘wild boar’ and some families in County Sligo translated it into English as Boar. However Mac Cú Uladh is the more likely explanation. Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022 Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.
    Some of the McCullough family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 60 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
  3. WebMcCullough History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms. Origins Available: Scotland. Ireland. The roots of the McCullough family stretch back to the Strathclyde people of the Scottish/English Borderlands, who were the …