2000
#10,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,665
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.99
Rare Last name
Considine
Derived from the Gaelic "Mac Consaidín," meaning "son of Consaidín," a personal name of uncertain origin.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,969 Americans carry the last name Considine. That puts it at #11,603 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.87 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 115,444 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Considine surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Considine with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
3.0K
1 in 115,444
Census rank
#11,603
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.9
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.6K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,589 bearers of the surname Considine in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.87 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 11603rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Considine, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.0%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Considine
Among Census respondents with the surname Considine, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.0%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Considine bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Considine surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.0% · 2,407
- Hispanic or Latino3.0% · 78
- Two or more races2.6% · 68
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 22
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 8
- Black or African American0.2% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Considine
Considine appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#11,257
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,808
+143 bearers (+5.4%)
Per 100,000 0.95
Rank movement Down 303 places
2020
#11,603
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,589
-219 bearers (-7.8%)
Per 100,000 0.87
Rank movement Down 346 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #10,954 | 2,665 | 0.99 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #11,257 | 2,808 | 0.95 | +143 bearers (+5.4%) | Down 303 places |
| 2020 | #11,603 | 2,589 | 0.87 | -219 bearers (-7.8%) | Down 346 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Considine surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,257 | #11,603 | -3.1% |
| Count | 2,808 | 2,589 | -7.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.95 | 0.87 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Considine bearers went from 2,808 to 2,589 (-7.8% change). The surname moved down 346 positions in the national ranking, going from #11,257 to #11,603.
FAQ
Considine surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Considine?
Name Census estimates that about 2,969 living Americans carry the surname Considine. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 115,444 residents.
How common is Considine?
Considine ranks #11,603 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.87 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,589 people with the surname Considine. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,969), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.87 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.87 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Considine.
Has Considine become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Considine went from 2,808 recorded bearers to 2,589. That is a decrease of 219 (-7.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #11,257 to #11,603.
What does the Census say about the background of Considine?
Among Census respondents with the surname Considine, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.0%) and Two or More Races (2.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Considine in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.0% (2,407 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Considine appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.0%), Hispanic (3.0%), Two or More Races (2.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Considine (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Considine mean?
Derived from the Gaelic "Mac Consaidín," meaning "son of Consaidín," a personal name of uncertain origin. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Considine (0.87 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Considine?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.