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 * Francia, a post-Roman state in France and Germany * East Francia, the successor state to Francia in Germany ...

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

modern German New High German (NHG; german: Neuhochdeutsch (Nhd.)) 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 o ...

''sieg'', and ''-win'', that is, "friend", related to modern English "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 Seguin I Lupo was Duke of Gascony from 812 until 816,Monlezun gives 814/815. when Louis the Pious deposed him "because of his boundless arrogance and wicked ways", according to the contemporary Frankish chroniclers. The "Basques across the Garonne ...

, 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, Bishop of Mâcon (see Ancient Diocese of Mâcon) 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 Gymnastics is a type of sport that includes physical exercises requiring balance, strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, dedication and endurance. The movements ...

(1891–1948), French gymnast and 1924 Olympic champion * Armand Séguin (1767–1835), French chemist and physiologist *

Armand Séguin (painter) Armand Séguin (1869–1903) was a post-Impressionist French painter who is remembered for his involvement in the Pont-Aven School beginning in 1891. In 1892, he returned to Pont-Aven where he met Renoir and Émile Bernard. The following year, h ...

(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 c ...

(1812–1880), French physician and educationalist *

Erasmo Seguín Juan Jose Maria Erasmo Seguín (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 served as head postmast ...

(1782–1857), politician and supporter of the Texas Revolution *

Fernand Seguin Fernand Seguin, (June 9, 1922 – June 19, 1988) was a Canadian biochemist, professor and host of science programs on radio and television. Honours * In 1977, he was awarded the UNESCO Kalinga Prize for the Popularization of Science. * In 19 ...

(1922–1988), Canadian biochemist, professor and radio and television host of science programs *

François Séguin François Séguin is a Canadian production designer, art director and set decorator. Recognition * 1986 Genie Award for Best Achievement in Art Direction - '' Night Magic'' - Nominated * 1987 Genie Award for Best Achievement in Art Direction/P ...

, 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 hon ...

(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 nati ...

(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- cable suspension bridge and the multi-tubular steam-engine boiler. Early life Seguin was born in Annonay, Ardèche to Marc François Seguin, th ...

(1786–1875), French engineer and inventor, whose name appears on the Eiffel Tower, as a supporter of the project. *

Marc Séguin (painter) Marc Séguin (born March 20, 1970) is a French Canadian painter and novelist whose work is held in several important collections. Life Marc Séguin was born in Ottawa, Ontario on March 20, 1970. He studied at Concordia University, where he obtain ...

(born 1970), French-Canadian painter and novelist *

Napoléon Séguin Napoléon Séguin (December 13, 1865 – January 29, 1940) was a Canadian politician. Born in Sainte Madeleine de Rigaud, Canada East, Séguin was acclaimed to the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Montréal division no. 1 in 1908. A Lib ...

(1865–1940), French-Canadian politician *

Nicolas Seguin Nicolas Seguin (born 6 March 1990) is a French professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Championnat National 3 club Bourgoin-Jallieu. Club career Prior to the start of the 2010–11 season, Seguin signed his first professional ...

(born 1990), French footballer * Patrick Seguin * Paul-Arthur Séguin (1875–1946), French-Canadian politician *

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 Financi ...

(1943–2010), French politician *

Tyler Seguin Tyler may refer to: People and fictional characters * Tyler (name), an English name; with lists of people with the surname or given name * Tyler, the Creator (born 1991), American rap artist and producer * John Tyler, 10th president of the United ...

(born 1992), Canadian National Hockey League player *

Wolfgang Seguin Wolfgang "Paule" Seguin (born 14 September 1945) is an East German former professional footballer. Club career Seguin took up playing football in his hometown of Burg in 1953. He spent ten years with Einheit Burg, playing an attacking role. In ...

(born 1945), East German retired association footballer *

Yves Séguin Yves Séguin (born March 30, 1951 in Val-d'Or, Quebec) is a former Canadian politician in Quebec. He was first elected as the Quebec Liberal Party (QLP) member for Montmorency in 1985. He was the parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Reve ...

(born 1951), French-Canadian former politician {{given name, type=both