McCullough
“son of Cú Uladh, 'the Hound of Ulster'”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is McCullough an Irish name?
McCullough is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Mac Cú Uladh.
What does the surname McCullough mean?
McCullough (Irish: Mac Cú Uladh) means “son of Cú Uladh, 'the Hound of Ulster'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname McCullough from?
The historic homeland of the McCullough name is Down. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for McCullough?
Mac Cú Uladh. Related spellings: MacCullagh, McCulloch, Cullagh.
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