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 Basil Considine, American opera composer and music journalist 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 Michael Considine (poet), 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 Steve Considine, 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 Katie Considine Clare ladies footballer References Septs of the Dál gCais Anglicised Irish-language surnames Surnames of Irish origin