Considine

Considine is an Irish surname anglicised from the Gaelic form Mac Consaidín meaning "son of Consaidín" being derived from a foreign Christian name; meaning "son of Constantine". The family were based in Kingdom of Thomond, much of which later became County Clare. The ancestor of the family was Consaidín Ua Briain, a Bishop of Killaloe who died in 1194 and who was the son of Toirdhealbhach mac Diarmada Ua Briain. Notable people with the surname include:

• A family prominent in American entertainment:
  • John Considine (Seattle), pioneering vaudeville impresario, producer of 48 movies (1925-1943)
  • His son Bob Considine, political reporter and newspaper columnist
  • Grandson John Considine (III), an actor
  • Grandson Tim Considine, also an actor

Other people with this name are:

• Andrew Considine, a Scottish footballer with Aberdeen FC
• Dave Considine, American demonologist and paranormal investigator
• Hubert D. Considine (1919–2019) American politician and businessman
• Ciara Considine, Celtic musician from England
• J. D. Considine, American music journalist
• John J. Considine, American politician
• Michael Considine, Australian politician
• Michael Considine (poet), author of the Irish folk song "Spancill Hill"
• Paddy Considine, British actor
• Sean Considine, defensive back for the Philadelphia Eagles, Baltimore Ravens (Super Bowl XLVII champions), and Jacksonville Jaguars
• Ulick Considine (1901–1950), English cricketer
• Ailish Considine Australian rules footballer for the Adelaide Crows.
• Eimear Considine Irish Rugby player and presenter for Eir Sport and TG4