Cullom

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Meaning

Possibly derived from a place name or a variant of Cullum, relating to a personal name.

Etymology

The exact etymology is uncertain, though it may derive from Old English place elements or represent a variant of the personal name Cullum. The surname appears in both English and Scottish records from the medieval period.

About the Cullom Surname

An English or Scottish surname of uncertain origin, possibly topographic or patronymic in nature. The name has limited historical documentation but appears in regional records.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 3,500 bearers in the United States #2,086 most common surname
Rare Common

Found primarily in England and Scotland, with some presence in the United States.

Cullom Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the Cullom Surname