Seguin or Séguín is a French and Gascon name. It may be a

Frankish Frankish may refer to: * Franks, a Germanic tribe and their culture ** Frankish language or its modern descendants, Franconian languages, a group of Low Germanic languages also commonly referred to as "Frankish" varieties * Francia, a post-Roman ...

name, from Germanic origin (''sig-'', that is, "victory", cf.

modern German New High German (NHG; ) is the term used for the most recent period in the history of the German language, starting in the 17th century. It is a loan translation of the German (). The most important characteristic of the period is the developme ...

''sieg'', and ''-win'', that is, "friend", related to

modern English Modern English, sometimes called New English (NE) or present-day English (PDE) as opposed to Middle and Old English, is the form of the English language that has been spoken since the Great Vowel Shift in England England is a Count ...

"win"). Seghin, Sigiwinus, Siguvinus, Siguinus, Siguin, Sigiwin, Sigwin, Sigoin and Segouin are alternate variants. According to Jean de Jaurgain quoting primary source Saint Andrew of Bordeaux, the original Vascon name written in Latin was Sihiminum, related to

Basque Basque may refer to: * Basques, an ethnic group of Spain and France * Basque language, their language Places * Basque Country (greater region), the homeland of the Basque people with parts in both Spain and France * Basque Country (autonomous co ...

Seme(no), meaning 'son' (cf. ancient Aquitanian Basque "seni" meaning 'boy' > modern "sehi"). It is also spelled Scimin, Skimin, Scemenus, Semen, Semeno, Xemen, or Ximen and gave rise to the Castilian Ximeno and Jimeno. Both Semen and Seguin, unrelated names, are found in sources.

First name

* Seguin I of Gascony, Duke of Gascony from 812 until 816 *

Seguin II of Gascony Seguin IISeguin is but one of several possible variations on this duke's name. Seguin (also Siguin or Sigwin) is a Gascon name. It is of Germanic origin (''sig-'', that is, "victory", cf. modern German ''sieg'', and ''-win'', that is, "friend", rel ...

(died 846), Count of Bordeaux and Saintes from 840 and Duke of Gascony from 845, son or grandson of Seguin I * Seguin de Badefol (1330–1366), French mercenary leader during the Hundred Years' War, who fought at the Battle of Brignais *

Seguin de Lugny Seguin or Séguín is a French language, French and Gascon language, Gascon name. It may be a Frankish language, Frankish name, from Germanic languages, Germanic origin (''sig-'', that is, "victory", cf. New High German, modern German ''sieg'', and ...

, Bishop of Mâcon (see

Ancient Diocese of Mâcon The former bishopric of Mâcon was located in Burgundy. The bishopric of Macon was established as a suffragan of Lyon. The existence of Mâcon as a separate diocese ended at the French Revolution. History The city of Mâcon, formerly the capit ...

) from 1242 to 1262 * Sigwin von Are (died 1089), Archbishop of Cologne

Surname

Albert Séguin Albert Séguin (8 March 1891 – 29 May 1948) was a French gymnast and Olympic champion. He competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics The 1924 Summer Olympics (), officially the Games of the VIII Olympiad () and officially branded as Paris 19 ...

(1891–1948), French gymnast and 1924 Olympic champion *

Armand Séguin Armand Jean François Séguin or Segouin (21 March 1767 – 24 January 1835) was a French chemist and physiologist who discovered a faster and cheaper process for tanning leather. As a result, he became immensely rich through the supply of leathe ...

(1767–1835), French chemist and physiologist * Armand Séguin (painter) (1869–1903), French post-Impressionist painter, great-grandson of the above * Arthur Seguin (1809–1852), English/American operatic bass singer * Charles Avila Séguin (1883–1965), Canadian lawyer and politician * Dan Seguin (born 1948), Canadian retired National Hockey League player *

Édouard Séguin Édouard Séguin (January 20, 1812 – October 28, 1880) was a French physician and educationist born in Clamecy, Nièvre. He is remembered for his work with children having cognitive impairments in France and the United States. Background and ...

(1812–1880), French physician and educationalist *

Erasmo Seguín Juan José María Erasmo de Jesús Seguín y Fuentes (May 26, 1782 – October 30, 1857) was a prominent citizen and politician in San Antonio de Bexar (modern-day San Antonio, Texas, USA) in the 19th century. From 1807 until 1835, Seguín s ...

(1782–1857), politician and supporter of the Texas Revolution * Fernand Seguin (1922–1988), Canadian biochemist, professor and radio and television host of science programs * François Séguin, Canadian award-winning production designer, art director and set decorator *

Juan Seguín Juan Nepomuceno Seguín (October 27, 1806 – August 27, 1890) was a Spanish-Tejano political and military figure of the Texas Revolution who helped to establish the independence of Texas. Numerous places and institutions are named in his hono ...

(1806–1890), Tejano hero of the Texas Revolution *

Julianne Séguin Julianne Séguin (born November 7, 1996) is a Canadian pair skater. With Charlie Bilodeau, she is the 2016 Skate America champion, the 2015 World Junior silver medallist, the 2014 Junior Grand Prix Final champion, and a three-time Canadian ...

(born 1996), Canadian singles and pairs figure skater *

Marc Seguin Marc Seguin (20 April 1786 – 24 February 1875) was a French engineer, inventor of the wire-Wire rope, cable suspension bridge and the multi-tubular steam-engine firetube boiler, boiler. Early life Seguin was born in Annonay, Ardèche to Ma ...

(1786–1875), French engineer and inventor, whose name appears on the Eiffel Tower, as a supporter of the project * Marc Séguin (painter) (born 1970), French-Canadian painter and novelist * Napoléon Séguin (1865–1940), French-Canadian politician * Nicolas Seguin (born 1990), French footballer * Patrick Seguin (born 1954), French art dealer * Paul-Arthur Séguin (1875–1946), French-Canadian politician * Paul Seguin (born 1995), German professional footballer *

Philippe Séguin Philippe Séguin (; 21 April 1943 – 7 January 2010) was a French political figure who was President of the National Assembly from 1993 to 1997 and President of the Cour des Comptes of France from 2004 to 2010. He entered the Court of Financ ...

(1943–2010), French politician *

Richard Séguin Richard Séguin (born March 27, 1952, in Pointe-aux-Trembles, Québec Canada) is a Québécois songwriter, musician and singer. His music career began in the 1970s with the duo Les Séguin, with his twin sister Marie-Claire. The duo achieved ...

(born 1952), Canadian musician *

Tyler Seguin Tyler Paul Seguin ( ; born January 31, 1992) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and alternate captain for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League (NHL). Growing up in Whitby, Ontario, Seguin began playing hockey in a house leag ...

(born 1992), Canadian National Hockey League player * Wolfgang Seguin (born 1945), East German association footballer *

Yannick Nézet-Séguin Yannick Nézet-Séguin, CC (; born Yannick Séguin;David Patrick Stearns, "Nezet-Seguin signs Philadelphia Orchestra contract". ''The Philadelphia Inquirer'', 19 June 2010. 6 March 1975) is a Canadian conductor and pianist. He is the music dir ...

(born 1975), Canadian conductor * Yves Séguin (born 1951), French-Canadian politician {{given name, type=both