Fain is a
French
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surname, and it derived from the Latin ''Fanum'' meaning 'temple'. Notable people with the surname include:
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Agathon Jean François Fain
Agathon Jean François Fain (January 11, 1778September 16, 1837) was a French historian.
He was born in Paris, France. Having gained admittance to the offices of the Directory, he became head of a ''département''. Under the French Consulate he e ...
(1778–1837), French historian
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Ben Fain
Benjamin Fain (March 25, 1903 – February 12, 1976) was an American bridge player. He was born in New York City and died in Houston, Texas.
Bridge accomplishments
Wins
* North American Bridge Championships (6)
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(1903–1976), American bridge player
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Benjamin Fain
Benjamin Fain (russian: Вениамин Моисеевич Файн, he, בנימין פיין) (February 17, 1930 – April 15, 2013) was an Israeli physicist, professor-emeritus, and former refusenik.
Biography
Fain was born to a Jewish fam ...
(1930–2013), Israeli physicist
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Ferris Fain (1921–2001), American baseball player
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Harry Fain (1918–2007), American lawyer
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Holley Fain
Holley Fain (born August 28, 1981) is an American actress, known for her roles as Dr. Julia Canner on the ABC medical drama series '' Grey's Anatomy'', and Maureen van der Bilt on The CW's teen drama '' Gossip Girl''. She is also known for port ...
(born 1981), American actress
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Joe Fain (born 1980), American politician
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Katja Fain
Katja Fain (born 31 August 2001) is a Slovenian swimmer. She represented Slovenia at the 2019 World Aquatics Championships held in Gwangju, South Korea. She competed in the women's 200 metre freestyle
A woman is an adult female human. Pri ...
(born 2001), Slovenian swimmer
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Lisa Fain, American food writer
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Mark Fain
Kentucky Thunder, or Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, is the band that plays with American country and bluegrass singer Ricky Skaggs. Many members of the band have won numerous awards. Bandleader Ricky Skaggs plays mandolin and is the ...
, American musician
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Melanie Fain (born 1958), American printmaker
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Rhea Fain, NASCAR team owner
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Richard Fain
Richard Alexander Fain (born February 29, 1968) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for two seasons during the early 1990s. Fain played college football for the Florida ...
(born 1968), American football player
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Sammy Fain
Sammy Fain (born Samuel E. Feinberg; June 17, 1902 – December 6, 1989) was an American composer of popular music. In the 1920s and early 1930s, he contributed numerous songs that form part of The Great American Songbook, and to Broadway theatre. ...
(1902–1989), American composer
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Sarah Fain, American writer and producer
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Sarah Lee Fain
Sarah Lee Odend'hal Fain (November 23, 1888 – July 20, 1962) was a Virginia schoolteacher and Democratic politician who became one of the earliest female members of the Virginia General Assembly and later assisted with New Deal reforms in Wa ...
(1888–1962), American schoolteacher and politician
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Shawn Fain
Shawn Fain (born 1968) is an American labor unionist who has served as president of the United Auto Workers (UAW) since March 2023. An electrician by trade, he worked at a Stellantis automotive parts plant in Kokomo, Indiana. He has been a UAW memb ...
(born 1968 or 1969), American labor leader
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Tim Fain, American violinist
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