Fain (surname)

Fain is a French surname, and it derived from the Latin Fanum meaning 'temple'. Notable people with the surname include:


 * Agathon Jean François Fain (1778–1837), French historian
 * Ben Fain (1903–1976), American bridge player
 * Benjamin Fain (1930–2013), Israeli physicist
 * Ferris Fain (1921–2001), American baseball player
 * Harry Fain (1918–2007), American lawyer
 * Holley Fain (born 1981), American actress
 * Joe Fain (born 1980), American politician
 * Katja Fain (born 2001), Slovenian swimmer
 * Lisa Fain, American food writer
 * Mark Fain, American musician
 * Melanie Fain (born 1958), American printmaker
 * Rhea Fain, NASCAR team owner
 * Richard Fain (born 1968), American football player
 * Sammy Fain (1902–1989), American composer
 * Sarah Fain, American writer and producer
 * Sarah Lee Fain (1888–1962), American schoolteacher and politician
 * Shawn Fain (born 1968 or 1969), American labor leader
 * Tim Fain, American violinist