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In short, there are NO Greek origins to the Irish surname, Considine. The name is relatively new among Irish surnames, coming into existence perhaps as late as the fourteenth century. MacConsaidins (meaning "of Constantine") were orginally O'Briens, who for some compelling reason (religious and/or military? whimsy?), were inspired to rename themselves after the first Christian emperor of Rome. Over the ages the name has evolved into various forms, from MacConsaidin, MacConsidine, Consadin, Consadine, and Considine, in effect becoming an "Anglicization" of an "Gaelicization" of a Latin name. While there are Considines to be found all over America, Australia and New Zealand, their home base still seems to be County Clare and other regions of Munster in Ireland.
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