McCaskill

McCaskill is a surname of Scottish origin that has established a presence in English-speaking countries. It is most commonly found in the United States and the United Kingdom, with communities in Canada and Australia as well. The name is carried by people across a range of professions, including public service, business, sports, and academia.

Notable people with the surname include Claire McCaskill (born 1953), an American politician who served as a United States Senator from Missouri from 2007 to 2019. She previously served as Missouri State Auditor from 1999 to 2007 and is a member of the Democratic Party. Her Senate tenure involved work on issues such as government accountability, national security, and consumer protection.

As a common practice in genealogical and biographical references, the surname McCaskill appears in various records and publications related to American and British public life. While Claire McCaskill is among the most widely recognized bearers of the name in contemporary public affairs, numerous other individuals with the surname have contributed to local communities, organizations, and professional fields without achieving broad national notoriety.