Explore the Family Name Mccullagh
The meaning of Mccullagh
Irish (especially Ulster): variant of McCullough. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Connor.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mccullagh in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mccullagh decreased slightly in terms of rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 33,425th place to 34,495th. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this name increased by 1.86%, from 644 in 2000 to 656 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 8.33%, though, indicating that while the absolute number of people with this surname grew, it didn't keep pace with overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,425 | #34,495 | -3.2% |
| Count | 644 | 656 | 1.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mccullagh
The Decennial U.S. Census also reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Mccullagh surname between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, those who identified as White comprised the majority at 97.52%. By 2010, this figure had dropped to 95.58%. During the same period, the Hispanic representation rose from 0% to 2.29%, suggesting an increase in diversity among those bearing this surname. For other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, there was a slight increase, while data about Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native individuals was either suppressed for privacy or remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.52% | 95.58% | -1.99% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.29% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 0.91% | -35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.76% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |