Constantine

Patronymic

Meaning

Steadfast, unwavering, or constant in character.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'constans' meaning steadfast, popularized by the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great. The name was widely adopted as a personal name throughout Christian Europe and later became a surname.

About the Constantine Surname

A surname derived from the Latin personal name Constantine, which gained prominence through the Roman Emperor and Christian tradition. The name remains particularly common in Greek and Eastern European communities.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 25,000 bearers in the United States #739 most common surname
Rare Common

Found throughout Europe and the Mediterranean, with particular concentrations in Greece, Cyprus, and Eastern European countries.

Constantine Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the Constantine Surname