Mccoullough

Mccoullough Meaning & Origin

About Mccoullough
The surname McCoullough 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. The name suggests a connection to strength, courage, and possibly a warrior-like nature, as the boar was considered a symbol of these qualities in Celtic culture.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mccoullough: 136
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 126,018
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mccoullough 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
MKLF
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M204020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 K AO1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/mccoullough*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKLF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M242

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mccoullough in Braille

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

The name Mccoullough in braille

How to sign the name Mccoullough using Sign Language

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

The name Mccoullough in sign language

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