Mccolloch

Mccolloch Meaning & Origin

About Mccolloch
The surname McCulloch is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name MacCullaich, meaning "son of the boar." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor named Cullaich. The boar was a symbol of strength and bravery in ancient Celtic culture, so the name may have originally been bestowed upon someone who displayed these qualities. Over time, the name McCulloch has spread beyond Scotland and can be found in various English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Mccolloch is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Mccolloch: 362
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 56,444
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mccolloch based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MKLK
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M204020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 K AA1 L AH0 K
🌐 IPA
/məˈkɑlək/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M242

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mccolloch in Braille

Here's how to represent Mccolloch in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Mccolloch in braille

How to sign the name Mccolloch using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Mccolloch using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Mccolloch in sign language

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