There are
1534
Mccalisters in the USA
Mccalister is the
18144th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Mccalister

DouglasMacArthur

General Douglas MacArthur was an American five-star general and field marshal of the Philippine Army. He was Chief of Staff of the United States Army during the 1930s and played a prominent role in the Pacific theater during World War II.

KirstieAlley

Kirstie Alley is an American actress and spokesmodel, best known for her role as Rebecca Howe on the television sitcom Cheers, for which she won an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award.

KristenJohnston

Kristen Johnston is an American actress, best known for her role as Sally Solomon in the television sitcom 3rd Rock from the Sun, for which she won two Emmy Awards.

Keegan-MichaelKey

Keegan-Michael Key is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer, best known as the co-creator and star of the sketch comedy television series Key & Peele.

FrankMcAlister

Frank McAlister was an American football player and coach. He played college football at Yale University and was a consensus selection at the tackle position on the 1900 College Football All-America Team.

RayMcCallum

Ray McCallum, Jr. is an American professional basketball player who is currently a free agent. He played college basketball for the University of Detroit Mercy before being selected with the 36th overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft by the Sacramento Kings.

BeingMacCullagh

Being MacCullagh was an Irish mathematician and natural philosopher. He made contributions to optics and is most known for formulating MacCullagh's equation.

JenniferMcCall

Jennifer McCall is an American actress and television personality, best known for her role as Nina Myers on the television drama series 24.

HenryMcAllister

Henry McAllister was a Union Army officer during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of McDowell in 1862.

SamMcAlister

Sam McAlister is an American journalist and author, best known for his investigative reporting on organized crime and corruption.

Mccalister Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Mccalister' is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Alasdair, meaning 'son of Alasdair'. It is a patronymic surname indicating descent from a man named Alasdair.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Mccalister' is most commonly found in Scotland and Ireland, as it has Celtic origins. However, it has also spread to other English-speaking countries, particularly the United States and Canada.
VariationsVariations of the name 'Mccalister' include 'MacAlister', 'McAllister', 'McAlester', 'McCallister', 'MacAlester', 'MacCallister', 'McCollister', 'McAlister', 'McCalister', and 'McIllece'.
Migration and ImmigrationThe name 'Mccalister' has been carried by Scottish and Irish immigrants to other countries, particularly during periods of emigration from Scotland and Ireland in the 18th and 19th centuries.