Lusignan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Lusignan

What does the name Lusignan mean?

The French surname Lusignan is of patronymic origin, as it is derived from the personal name of the original bearer's father. The name Lusignan 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 Lusignan.

Early Origins of the Lusignan family

The surname Lusignan 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.

The Lusignan variant hails from Lusignan, in Poitou, western France and dates back to the 10th century. The House of Lusignan was a royal house of French origin, which at various times ruled several principalities in Europe. They reached their zenith from the 12th through the 15th centuries. The Château de Lusignan located in Lusignan, Vienne département, France was the ancestral seat of the House of Lusignan. Unfortunately, little can be found of the castle today.

Early History of the Lusignan family

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Lusignan Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Lucien, Lucian, Luciano, Luciani, Lucienne and many more.

Early Notables of the Lusignan family

the prefect of Egypt, at the height of the Roman Empire, whose name was simply Lucien. He was born in Samosate during the reign of Trajan and had a passion...
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Lusignan migration to the United States +

Lusignan Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

David Lusignan, aged 26, who immigrated to America, in 1923
Dave Lusignan, aged 27, who landed in America, in 1924