Find out how popular the last name Considine is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Considine.

Considine, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Considine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Considine in America

Considine is the 11257th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Considine surname appeared 2,808 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Considine.

We can also compare 2010 data for Considine to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Considine

The surname Considine originated in Ireland, specifically in County Clare. It is derived from the Gaelic words 'O Consaidine', which translates to 'descendant of the considine' or 'the philosophical one'. The name can be traced back to the 10th century and is believed to have been first adopted by a prominent family in the region.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Considine can be found in the Annals of Inisfallen, a medieval Irish chronicle dating back to the 12th century. It references a chieftain named Considine who ruled over a territory in County Clare during that time period.

The Considine family played a significant role in the history of County Clare, particularly in the 14th and 15th centuries. They were involved in various conflicts and battles, including the Norman invasion of Ireland. In the 16th century, the Considines were among the families who fiercely resisted the English conquest of their homeland.

Notable individuals with the surname Considine include Dermot Considine (c. 1445-1511), a prominent Gaelic lord and military leader in County Clare. John Considine (1598-1673) was a Catholic priest and philosopher who wrote several treatises on theology and philosophy during the 17th century.

Another notable figure was Bridget Considine (1780-1856), an Irish folk singer and storyteller who helped preserve the oral traditions of County Clare. Her renditions of traditional ballads and tales were widely acclaimed during her lifetime.

In the 19th century, James Considine (1810-1888) was a successful businessman and philanthropist who made his fortune in the textile industry. He established several schools and hospitals in County Clare, leaving a lasting impact on the region.

Michael Considine (1885-1959) was an Irish politician and member of the Irish Free State Parliament, representing County Clare. He played a significant role in the struggle for Irish independence and was a vocal advocate for workers' rights.

While the surname Considine has its roots in County Clare, it has since spread to other parts of Ireland and beyond, with descendants now found in various parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Considine

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Considine.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Considine was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Considine has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Considine was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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