Considine is an Irish names surname Anglicization from the Irish language 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 Dal gCais or Dalcassians who were a tribe of the Erainn who were the second wave of Celts to settle in Ireland between about 500 and 100 Anno Domini.
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A family prominent in American entertainment:
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John Considine (Seattle), pioneering vaudeville impresario, producer of 48 movies (1925–1943)
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His son Bob Considine, political reporter and newspaper columnist
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Grandson John Considine (III), an actor
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Grandson Tim Considine, also an actor
Other people with this name are:
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Andrew Considine, a Scottish footballer with Aberdeen FC
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Dave Considine, American state representative from Wisconsin
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Hubert D. Considine (1919–2019) American politician and businessman
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Ciara Considine, English Celtic musician
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Clare Considine, American political strategist
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Dr. Craig Considine, Rice University Professor, Houston, TX
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J. D. Considine, American music journalist
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John J. Considine, American politician
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Michael Considine, Australian politician
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Michael Considine (poet), author of the Irish folk song "Spancill Hill"
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Nuala Considine (1927–2018), Irish crossword compiler
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Paddy Considine (born 1973), British actor
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Pat Considine (1875–1918), Australian rules footballer
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Sean Considine, defensive back for the Philadelphia Eagles, Baltimore Ravens (Super Bowl XLVII champions), and Jacksonville Jaguars
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Ulick Considine (1901–1950), English cricketer
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Ailish Considine, Australian rules footballer for the Adelaide Crows.
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Eimear Considine, Irish Rugby player and presenter for Eir Sport and TG4
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Tom Considine, famous IT professional.
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