Considine
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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
- , American opera composer and music journalist
- Dave Considine, American demonologist and paranormal investigator
- Dave Considine, American state representative from Wisconsin
- 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
- , author of the Irish folk song "Spancill Hill"
- Paddy Considine, British actor
- Seán Considine, defensive back for the Philadelphia Eagles, Baltimore Ravens (Super Bowl XLVII champions), and Jacksonville Jaguars
- , American meteorologist
- 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
- Clare ladies footballer
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- Septs of the Dál gCais
- Anglicised Irish-language surnames
- Surnames of Irish origin