Considine is an Irish surname anglicised from the Gaelic form Mac Consaidín meaning "son of Consaidín". The family were based in Kingdom of Thomond, much of which later became County Clare. Notable people with the surname include:
A family prominent in American entertainment:
John Considine (Seattle), pioneering vaudeville impresario
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
Ciara Considine, Celtic musician from England
J. D. Considine, American music journalist
John J. Considine, former Florida State Representative
Michael Considine, Australian politician
Michael Considine (poet), author of the Irish folk song "Spancil Hill"
Michael Considine, American psychologist
Paddy Considine, British actor
Sean Considine, defensive back for the Jacksonville Jaguars
Ulick Considine (1901–1950), English cricketer
