TheNameDBConstantine
PatronymicMeaning
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
Found throughout Europe and the Mediterranean, with particular concentrations in Greece, Cyprus, and Eastern European countries.
Notable Bearers
Constantine II (King of Greece), Eddie Constantine (actor)