Seguin or Séguín is a

French French may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to France ** French language, which originated in France ** French people, a nation and ethnic group ** French cuisine, cooking traditions and practices Arts and media * The French (band), ...

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 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 Seguin de Badefol was a Medieval leader of a large bandit army or routier With 2000 troops he was the head of the largest group of Tard-Venus. Private life He was born in 1330 in the castle of Badefols, the son of Seguin Gontaut 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 Sigwin von Are (died 31 May 1089), called the Pious, was Archbishop of Cologne from 1078 to his death. He was a deacon in Cologne in 1076. Appointed archbishop by the Emperor Henry IV, he remained a staunch supporter of Henry throughout the Investi ...

(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) 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, he ...

(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 (1812–1880), French physician and educationalist * Erasmo Seguín (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 (1806–1890), Tejano hero of the Texas Revolution * Julianne Séguin (born 1996), Canadian singles and pairs figure skater * Marc Seguin (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 (1943–2010), French politician * Richard Séguin (born 1952), Canadian musician * Tyler Seguin (born 1992), Canadian National Hockey League player * Wolfgang Seguin (born 1945), East German association footballer * Yannick Nézet-Séguin (born 1975), Canadian conductor * Yves Séguin (born 1951), French-Canadian politician {{given name, type=both