The French surname Lucien is of patronymic origin, as it is derived from the personal name of the original bearer's father. The name Lucien is most likely derived from Saint Lucianus, an apostle and martyr in the third and fourth centuries. The name was common to name a child after a revered saint, many people whose father's were named after Lucianus used the surname Lucien.
The surname Lucien was first found in the region of Marne in the northern province of Champagne. However, as the surname is derived from a personal name, it was common throughout most of France.
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Spelling variations of this family name include: Lucien, Lucian, Luciano, Luciani, Lucienne and many more.
Notable amongst the family during this period was the prefect of Egypt, at the height of the Roman Empire, whose name was simply Lucien. He was born in Samosate during...
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