About Culligan
The surname Culligan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Cuileagáin, meaning "descendant of Cuileagán." The personal name Cuileagán is a diminutive form of the word "cuileog," which translates to "puppy" or "young hound." Therefore, the surname Culligan is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who resembled a young hound or had characteristics associated with a puppy.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Culligan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Culligan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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