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UK surname

Cullinane

Anglicized form of an Irish surname derived from the Irish Gaelic name Ó'Cuileannáin meaning "descendent of Cuileannán".

In the 1881 census there were 47 people recorded with the Cullinane surname, ranking it #27,019 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 760, ranked #7,210, up from #27,019 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos), Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Caerphilly, Forest of Dean and Daventry.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Cullinane is 786 in 2012. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1517.0%.

1881 census count

47

Ranked #27,019

Modern count

760

2016, ranked #7,210

Peak year

2012

786 bearers

Map years

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1901 to 2016

Key insights

  • Cullinane had 47 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #27,019 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 760 in 2016, ranked #7,210.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 118 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Cullinane surname distribution map

The map shows where the Cullinane surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Cullinane surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Cullinane over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 27 #28,467
1861 historical 46 #28,170
1881 historical 47 #27,019
1891 historical 67 #28,424
1901 historical 108 #21,836
1911 historical 118 #20,649
1997 modern 651 #7,650
1998 modern 682 #7,628
1999 modern 685 #7,639
2000 modern 678 #7,682
2001 modern 658 #7,722
2002 modern 691 #7,589
2003 modern 694 #7,433
2004 modern 685 #7,526
2005 modern 668 #7,623
2006 modern 702 #7,332
2007 modern 734 #7,179
2008 modern 739 #7,185
2009 modern 767 #7,118
2010 modern 758 #7,320
2011 modern 770 #7,167
2012 modern 786 #6,945
2013 modern 780 #7,118
2014 modern 782 #7,127
2015 modern 765 #7,193
2016 modern 760 #7,210

Geography

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Where Cullinanes are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos), Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, London parishes, St Philip and Jacob and Roath. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Caerphilly, Forest of Dean, Daventry, Barnet and Coventry. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos) Glamorganshire
2 Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff Gloucestershire
3 London parishes London 3
4 St Philip and Jacob Gloucestershire
5 Roath Glamorganshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Caerphilly 002 Caerphilly
2 Forest of Dean 009 Forest of Dean
3 Daventry 003 Daventry
4 Barnet 026 Barnet
5 Coventry 040 Coventry

Forenames

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First names often paired with Cullinane

These lists show first names that appear often with the Cullinane surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Cullinane

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Cullinane, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Cullinane surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Cullinane household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Cullinane is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Cullinane is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Cullinane falls in decile 7 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Cullinane is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Irish

This describes the area pattern most associated with Cullinane, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of 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.

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1881 census detail

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Cullinane families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Cullinane surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Glamorgan leads with 11 Cullinanes recorded in 1881 and an index of 11.36x.

County Total Index
Glamorgan 11 11.36x
Surrey 11 4.06x
Channel Islands 10 60.72x
Middlesex 9 1.62x
Gloucestershire 7 6.42x
Hampshire 4 3.51x
Devon 3 2.59x
Cornwall 1 1.59x
Kent 1 0.53x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Helier in Channel Islands leads with 10 Cullinanes recorded in 1881 and an index of 186.57x.

Place Total Index
St Helier 10 186.57x
Bow London 8 112.99x
Roath 8 181.82x
Bristol St Philip Jacob 7 68.16x
Camberwell 6 16.90x
Lambeth 4 8.25x
Cardiff St Mary 2 37.52x
Northwood 2 123.46x
Beckenham 1 40.32x
Briton Ferry 1 86.96x
Camborne 1 38.61x
Devonport 1 75.19x
Exminster 1 238.10x
New Brentford 1 344.83x
Newington 1 4.87x
Plymouth Charles The 1 19.61x
Portsea 1 4.48x
Portsmouth 1 38.17x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Cullinane surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 7
Bridget 3
Catherine 2
Eliza 2
Margaret 2
Catrine 1
Ellen 1
Julia 1
Kate 1
Maggie 1
Maria 1
Nora 1
Winifred 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Cullinane surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Cullinane households.

FAQ

Cullinane surname: questions and answers

How common was the Cullinane surname in 1881?

In 1881, 47 people were recorded with the Cullinane surname. That placed it at #27,019 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Cullinane surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 760 in 2016. That gives Cullinane a modern rank of #7,210.

What does the Cullinane surname mean?

Anglicized form of an Irish surname derived from the Irish Gaelic name Ó'Cuileannáin meaning "descendent of Cuileannán".

What does the Cullinane map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Cullinane bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.