Sequin

Sequin Meaning & Origin

About Sequin
The surname Sequin is of French origin and is derived from the word "sequin," which refers to a small, shiny disk or coin. It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was associated with or worked with sequins, such as a jeweler or a maker of decorative clothing. Over time, the surname Sequin has become a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
📏 Surname Length
💬 Number of Syllables
🔠 Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Sequin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Sequin: 241
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 79075
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sequin based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Sequin is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKN
🗽 NYSIIS
SAGA
🔊 Soundex
S0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IY1 K W AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈsikwɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sequin in Braille

Here's how to represent Sequin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Sequin in braille

How to sign the name Sequin using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Sequin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Sequin in sign language

Numerology