Culkin is an Irish surname. Notable people with the surname include:Courtney Rachel Culkin, American model Francis D. Culkin (1874–1943), Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York John M. Culkin, SJ, PhD (1928–1993), media scholar and critic, educator, writer and consultant Kieran Culkin, American Golden Globe-nominated actor Kit Culkin, American broadway actor and father of Macaulay, Kieran and Rory Macaulay Culkin, American actor Margaret Culkin Banning (1891–1982), author of thirty-six novels and early advocate of women's rights Michael Culkin, British actor Nick Culkin, former English football goalkeeper Rory Culkin, American actor Sean Culkin, American football player
