McCallum is a Scottish and Irish surname, meaning in Gaelic "Son of Columba" the influential 6th-century Christian saint who helped spread Christianity in Scotland and Ireland. Thought to be a member of the Ui Neill and possibly a member of its sub kingdom the Cenel Eoghain commonly found through Ulster and the western isles of Scotland. Notable people with the surname include:
Alick McCallum (1877–1937), Australian politician Alison McCallum (born 1951), Australian rock singer Andrew McCallum, American computer scientist Angela McCallum, Trump campaign executive assistant Arnold McCallum (1931–2008), Northwest Territories politician Barney McCallum (1926–2019), given name David Brace McCallum, coinventor of the racket sport pickleball Bennett McCallum (1935–2022), American economist
Collette McCallum (born 1986), Australia women's football player Daniel McCallum (1815–1878), railroad engineer and manager David McCallum (1933–2023), British actor David McCallum, Sr. (1897–1972), British violinist David McCallum (sound editor), Canadian film and television sound designer and editor David McCallum (wrongful conviction) (born 1969), convicted murderer, exonerated of the charges after 29 years in prison after the murder of Nathan Blenner in 1985 Don McCallum, artist, historian, and art critic Doug McCallum (21st century), former mayor of Surrey, British Columbia Dunc McCallum (1940–1983), professional ice hockey player Duncan McCallum (1888–1958), British Conservative politician Eileen McCallum (born 1936), Scottish actress Frank McCallum (died 1857), notorious bushranger Gavin McCallum (born 1987), Canadian soccer player Grace McCallum (born 2002), American artistic gymnast Gordon McCallum (1919–1989) American sound engineer H. McCallum (20th century), rugby league player Henry Edward McCallum (1852–1919), Newfoundland colonial leader Hiram E. McCallum (1900–1989), mayor of Toronto, Ontario Ian McCallum (born 1965), guitarist Jack McCallum, American sports writer James McCallum (cyclist) (born 1979), racing cyclist James McCallum (politician) (1806–1889), member of the Confederate House of Representatives Jay McCallum (born 1960), Louisiana state district court judge and former state representative Joanna McCallum (21st century), British theatre, film and television actress John McCallum (disambiguation), several people John McCallum (1950–2025), Canadian politician, economist, diplomat and university professor John McCallum (actor) (1918–2010), Australian film actor John McCallum (sports writer) (1924–1988) Joseph S. McCallum (20th century), Alberta politician Karen McCallum, American bridge player Lachlin McCallum (1823–1903), Canadian politician Lucy McCallum, Australian judge Mike McCallum (1955–2025), Jamaican boxer Napoleon McCallum (born 1963), former professional American football player Neil McCallum (disambiguation), multiple people Nick McCallum (21st century), Australian journalist Pat McCallum (born 1969), curler Paul McCallum (Canadian football) (born 1970), professional Canadian football player Paul McCallum (footballer), English footballer Peter Duncan McCallum (1853–?), Ontario farmer and political figure R. B. McCallum (1898–1973), British historian at Oxford University Ray McCallum (born 1961), former player and head coach of the University of Detroit's basketball team Ray McCallum, Jr. (born 1991), professional NBA basketball player (Sacramento Kings) Richard McCallum (born 1984) Jamaican footballer Richard McCallum (1863–1940) New Zealand Liberal politician Rick McCallum (born 1952), film producer Robert Hope McCallum (1864–1939), Scottish builder and entrepreneur Robert McCallum, Jr. (born 1946), United States Ambassador to Australia Robert McCallum, Canadian documentary filmmaker Robin McCallum (21st century), British weather presenter Ron McCallum (born 1948), Australian legal academic Sally McCallum (born 1940), female track and field athlete Scott McCallum (born 1950), 43rd Governor of Wisconsin Stephanie McCallum (born 1956), classical pianist Thomas McCallum (1860–1938) pastoralist and politician in South Australia Trevor McCallum (21st century), former professional soccer player
See also McCollum (surname) Clan Malcolm