MacMullen Last Name: Meaning and Heraldic Roots

Ask a genealogist about MacMullen and the first name they will mention is McMullen. Read literally, MacMullen points to “son of the tonsured one”.

MacMullen coat of arms

Arms linked to McMullen and its spellings were granted to individual families; our heraldry team traces which line they belonged to.

MacMullen is listed among the recognised spellings of McMullen. Related forms: McMullan.

According to the 2010 US Census, the MacMullen surname had 483 bearers. Get the complete MacMullen report, with a museum-style coat of arms.