There are
771
Saintjeans in the USA
Saintjean is the
30339th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Saintjean

Jean-BaptisteSaint-Jean

Jean-Baptiste Saint-Jean was a Haitian soldier and revolutionary leader who played a crucial role in the Haitian Revolution.

BenjaminSainte-Juste

Benjamin Sainte-Juste is a professional football player from Haiti who currently plays as a defender for CF Montréal in Major League Soccer.

Marie-LucienneSaint-Jean

Marie-Lucienne Saint-Jean is a Haitian writer and poet known for her contributions to Haitian literature and her advocacy for women's rights.

FredSaint-Jean

Fred Saint-Jean is a French politician who served as the Mayor of Saint-Leu-la-Forêt from 2001 to 2020.

JacquesSaint-Jean

Jacques Saint-Jean is a Canadian politician who served as the Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for the riding of Saint-Hyacinthe from 1976 to 1985.

PhilippeSainte-Laudy

Philippe Sainte-Laudy is a French photographer known for his stunning landscape and nature photography.

Jean-MarieSainte-Rose

Jean-Marie Sainte-Rose is a retired sprinter from Martinique who specialized in the 400 meters event and represented France in international competitions.

JulianeSainte-Luce

Juliane Saint-Luce is a Martinican footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for US Le Pontet in the Championnat National 2.

GastonSaint-Jean

Gaston Saint-Jean is a retired Canadian ice hockey player who played as a forward for the Ottawa Senators in the National Hockey League.

MauriceSainte-Lague

Maurice Sainte-Lague was a New Zealand statistician and political scientist known for his contributions to electoral systems, particularly the Sainte-Laguë method of seat allocation.

Saintjean Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Saintjean' is of French origin and is derived from the combination of the elements 'saint' meaning 'saint' or 'holy' and 'jean' which is the French form of the given name 'John'. It is a patronymic surname indicating a family association with someone named 'Jean' who was regarded as holy or saintly.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Saintjean' is primarily found in Francophone regions, particularly in France and Canada. Within France, it is more prevalent in regions such as Brittany, Normandy, and Occitanie. In Canada, it is found in Quebec and other provinces with significant French-speaking populations.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Saintjean' include 'St-Jean' and 'Saint-Jean'.
Migration and ImmigrationThe name 'Saintjean' is associated with French immigration to Canada, particularly during the colonial period and subsequent waves of French settlement. It is also found among descendants of Haitian immigrants who have settled in other countries.