McMullen
| McMullen | |
|---|---|
| Family name | |
| Pronunciation | Mick-mull-en |
| Meaning | "Son of Maolan" |
| Region of origin | Ireland, Scotland |
| Related names | MacMullen, MacMillan |
McMullen is a surname Mac Maoláin with predominantly Irish origins but also with some Scottish history. It derives from root forenames such as: Maolain, Maelan "Hillock" and Meallain "Pleasant". All of these origin forenames have over time evolved to the collateral "Son of Maolain" anglicized McMullen. Notable people with the surname include:
- Curtis T. McMullen (born 1958), American mathematician
- John McMullen (1832–1883), first Catholic bishop of Davenport, Iowa, USA
- Mal McMullen (1927–1995), American professional basketball player
- Phil McMullen (born 1958), music critic from England, founder of both Ptolemaic Terrascope magazine and the Terrastock festivals
- Richard C. McMullen (1849–1926), American manufacturer and politician, Governor of Delaware
- Sean McMullen (born 1948), science fiction writer living in Australia
- Peter McMullen (born 1942), British mathematician
- Scott McMullen (born 1980), American football player
See also
- McMullens, British regional brewery in Hertford
- Mac Maoláin Mac Maoláin Ireland
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