Considine is an Irish surname

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from the

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form Mac Consaidín meaning "son of Consaidín" being derived from a foreign Christian name; meaning "son of Constantine". According to historian C. Thomas Cairney, the MacConsidines were one of the chiefly families of the

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who were a tribe of the Erainn who were the second wave of Celts to settle in

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between about 500 and 100 BC. The family were based in Kingdom of Thomond, much of which later became

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. 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) John W. Considine (September 29, 1868 – February 11, 1943) was an American impresario, a pioneer of vaudeville. Youth and arrival on the scene Considine was born in Chicago, the son of Mary (Cusick) and John William Considine, who were Irish i ...

, pioneering vaudeville impresario, producer of 48 movies (1925–1943) ** His son

Bob Considine Robert Bernard Considine (November 4, 1906 – September 25, 1975), was an American journalist, author, and commentator. He is best known as the co-author of '' Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo'' and '' The Babe Ruth Story''. Biography As a studen ...

, political reporter and newspaper columnist ** Grandson John Considine (III), an actor ** Grandson

Tim Considine Timothy Daniel Considine (December 31, 1940 – March 3, 2022) was an American actor, writer, photographer, and automotive historian. He was best known for his acting roles in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Early life Considine was born in Lo ...

, also an actor Other people with this name are: *

Andrew Considine Andrew MacLaren Considine (born 1 April 1987) is a Scottish former professional association football, footballer who played as a defender (association football), centre-back. He played over 550 times for Aberdeen F.C., Aberdeen across 18 years, ...

, a Scottish footballer with Aberdeen FC * Dave Considine, American state representative from Wisconsin * Hubert D. Considine (1919–2019) American politician and businessman * Ciara Considine, English Celtic musician * Clare Considine, American political strategist * Dr. Craig Considine, Rice University Professor, Houston, TX * J. D. Considine, American music journalist * John J. Considine, American politician *

Michael Considine Michael Patrick Considine (c. 26 January 1885 – 2 November 1959) was an Ireland, Irish-born Australian politician and unionist. He represented the seat of Division of Barrier, Barrier in the Australian House of Representatives, House of Repres ...

, Australian politician * Michael Considine (poet), author of the Irish folk song " Spancill Hill" * Nuala Considine (1927–2018), Irish crossword compiler *

Paddy Considine Patrick George Considine (born 5 September 1973) is an English actor, director, screenwriter and musician. He is known for playing antiheros in independent films. He has received two British Academy Film Awards, three Evening Standard British ...

(born 1973), British actor * Pat Considine (1875–1918), Australian rules footballer * Seán 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

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{{surname, Considine Septs of the Dál gCais Anglicised Irish-language surnames Surnames of Irish origin

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