Foan is an English surname. Notable people with this surname include:
- Albert Foan (1923–2009), English football player
- Gilbert Foan (1887–1935), British hairdresser and politician
The name Foan comes from the French/Middle English term faun which is a young animal/cub/deer. The name first originated in the late 12th century.[1]
References
edit- ^ "Surname Database: Foan Last Name Origin". The Internet Surname Database. Retrieved 2020-12-17.