Culkin is an Irish surname. Notable people with the surname include:Courtney Rachel Culkin, American model Francis D. Culkin (1874–1943), American politician from New York John M. Culkin (1928–1993), media scholar and critic Kieran Culkin, American 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, English football player Rory Culkin, American actor Sean Culkin, American football player