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UK surname

Mccullock

Originally referring to an adherent of the ancient Celtic cult of Loch in Scotland.

In the 1881 census there were 641 people recorded with the Mccullock surname, ranking it #5,556 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 219, ranked #18,422, down from #5,556 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Toxteth Park and Workington (Workington), Clossocks. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Allerdale, Eden and Bristol.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mccullock is 1,029 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 65.8%.

1881 census count

641

Ranked #5,556

Modern count

219

2016, ranked #18,422

Peak year

1911

1,029 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Mccullock had 641 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #5,556 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 219 in 2016, ranked #18,422.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1,029 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established but Challenged.

Mccullock surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mccullock surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Mccullock 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 293 #7,783
1861 historical 393 #6,524
1881 historical 641 #5,556
1891 historical 885 #4,655
1901 historical 887 #5,196
1911 historical 1,029 #4,452
1997 modern 210 #17,104
1998 modern 226 #16,800
1999 modern 208 #17,808
2000 modern 188 #18,916
2001 modern 189 #18,590
2002 modern 206 #17,966
2003 modern 213 #17,395
2004 modern 212 #17,540
2005 modern 200 #18,144
2006 modern 202 #18,160
2007 modern 214 #17,688
2008 modern 223 #17,395
2009 modern 227 #17,544
2010 modern 230 #17,750
2011 modern 219 #18,145
2012 modern 208 #18,720
2013 modern 217 #18,493
2014 modern 222 #18,355
2015 modern 219 #18,406
2016 modern 219 #18,422

Geography

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Where Mccullocks are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Toxteth Park, Workington (Workington), Clossocks and Manchester. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Allerdale, Eden, Bristol, Harborough and Northumberland. 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 London parishes London 1
2 London parishes London 3
3 Toxteth Park Lancashire
4 Workington (Workington), Clossocks Cumberland
5 Manchester Lancashire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Allerdale 008 Allerdale
2 Eden 004 Eden
3 Bristol 008 Bristol, City of
4 Harborough 004 Harborough
5 Northumberland 022 Northumberland

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mccullock

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mccullock

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Mccullock, 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

Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce

Group

Established but Challenged

Nationally, the Mccullock surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established but Challenged, within Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce. This does not mean every Mccullock household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Many households in these neighbourhoods comprise separated or divorced single parents with dependent children. Residents are typically born in the UK, and these neighbourhoods have relatively few members of ethnic minorities. The prevalence of children, their parents and those at or above normal retirement age, suggests neighbourhood structures may be long-established. Levels of unpaid care are high, and long-term disability is more common than in the Supergroup as a whole. Use of the social rented sector is common, often in terraced houses. Levels of overcrowding are above the Supergroup average. Unemployment is high, while those in work are employed in elementary occupations such as caring, leisure and customer services. Many residents have low level qualifications. Neighbourhood concentrations of this Group are found in the South Wales Valleys, Belfast, Londonderry and the Central Lowlands of Scotland.

Wider pattern

Living in terraced or semi-detached houses, residents of these neighbourhoods typically lack high levels of education and work in elementary or routine service occupations. Unemployment is above average. Residents are predominantly born in the UK, and residents are also predominantly from ethnic minorities. Social (but not private sector) rented sector housing is common. This Supergroup is found throughout the UK’s conurbations and industrial regions but is also an integral part of smaller towns.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Mccullock is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Mccullock is most concentrated in decile 6 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

6
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Mccullock falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

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

1
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mccullock 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Mccullock

The surname McCullock has its origins in Scotland, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Gaelic "MacCullaich," which means "son of the boar." The name is believed to have originated in the region of Galloway, located in the southwestern part of Scotland.

In the 13th century, there are records of the McCullock family being landowners in the parish of Kirkmabreck, Wigtownshire. The earliest known spelling of the name was "MacCullaich," which later evolved into various forms such as McCulloch, McCullock, and McCullough.

One of the earliest documented references to the McCullock name can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, which recorded the names of Scottish landowners who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. The name "Patrik McCullaich" appears on this historical record.

In the 15th century, the McCullock family was prominent in the Scottish Borders region, particularly in Wigtownshire and Kirkcudbrightshire. Several members of the family held positions of importance, including Sir Godfrey McCullock, who served as a Scottish diplomat and ambassador in the late 15th century.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the McCullock name was associated with several notable figures. Sir Robert McCullock (1520-1590) was a Scottish landowner and member of the Scottish Parliament. John McCullock (1623-1670) was a Scottish minister and theologian who served as the Principal of the University of Glasgow.

Another notable figure was Sir Thomas McCullock (1776-1835), a Scottish soldier and military officer who served in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars. He was knighted for his bravery and achievements on the battlefield.

In the 19th century, the McCullock surname was carried to various parts of the world by Scottish immigrants and settlers. One prominent individual was John McCullock (1805-1870), an American politician and lawyer who served as the Secretary of the Treasury under President James K. Polk.

Throughout history, the McCullock surname has been associated with various notable individuals across different fields, including politics, military, academia, and religion. While the name has evolved slightly in spelling over time, its Scottish roots and connection to the region of Galloway remain an integral part of its history and heritage.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Mccullock families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Mccullock 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. Lancashire leads with 20 Mccullocks recorded in 1881 and an index of 1.78x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 20 1.78x
Northumberland 12 8.53x
Yorkshire 12 1.28x
Cheshire 9 4.31x
Cumberland 9 11.05x
Durham 7 2.49x
Kent 6 1.86x
Middlesex 5 0.53x
Sussex 5 3.14x
Flintshire 4 15.73x
Staffordshire 3 0.94x
Glamorgan 2 1.21x
Hampshire 2 1.03x
Pembrokeshire 1 3.33x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Byker in Northumberland leads with 12 Mccullocks recorded in 1881 and an index of 172.41x.

Place Total Index
Byker 12 172.41x
Starforth 11 6470.59x
Liverpool 7 10.27x
Chislehurst 5 289.02x
Kirkdale 5 26.48x
Liscard 5 132.98x
Preston 5 179.21x
St Cuthbert W O 5 125.94x
Stranton 5 52.80x
Birkenhead 4 24.02x
Workington 4 85.84x
Mold Bistree 3 731.71x
Newcastle Under Lyme 3 53.10x
St George Hanover 3 24.29x
Walton On Hill 3 49.34x
Cardiff St John 2 37.17x
Toxteth Park 2 5.26x
Alverstoke 1 14.25x
Everton 1 2.80x
Hackney London 1 1.89x
Islington London 1 1.09x
Normanby In 1 39.84x
Pembroke St Mary 1 25.84x
Portsea 1 2.63x
Rhuddlan 1 44.64x
Salford 1 3.03x
Sibertswold 1 588.24x
Stockton On Tees 1 7.37x
Sunderland 1 20.12x
West Derby 1 3.05x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Margaret 9
Mary 6
Elizabeth 4
Kate 3
Eliza 2
Ellen 2
Lucy 2
Anne 1
Annie 1
Daisy 1
Ellenor 1
Esther 1
Frances 1
Hannah 1
Harritt 1
Helen 1
Jane 1
Jessia 1
Jessie 1
Mabel 1
Margt. 1
Martha 1
Mina 1
Nora 1
Rosie 1
Ruby 1
Sarah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
James 12
John 6
William 5
Alexander 3
Joseph 3
Andrew 2
Hugh 2
Robert 2
Samuel 2
Charles 1
Francis 1
Frank 1
Fred 1
Hamilton 1
Harry 1
Henry 1
Lionel 1
Roger 1
Thomas 1
Willie 1
Wm. 1

FAQ

Mccullock surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mccullock surname in 1881?

In 1881, 641 people were recorded with the Mccullock surname. That placed it at #5,556 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mccullock surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 219 in 2016. That gives Mccullock a modern rank of #18,422.

What does the Mccullock surname mean?

Originally referring to an adherent of the ancient Celtic cult of Loch in Scotland.

What does the Mccullock map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Mccullock 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.