Fouts

Fouts is a surname of English origin. It is relatively uncommon, with a presence in the United States and other English-speaking countries. The precise etymology is uncertain; surname origins in English can derive from place-names, occupations, nicknames, or descriptive traits. The name Fouts is most widely recognized in American sports through Dan Fouts, born 1951, a former professional American football quarterback who played for the San Diego Chargers from 1973 to 1987. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993 and later worked as a television commentator and analyst. The surname does not appear to be associated with a single well-documented family lineage in public records beyond individuals such as Dan Fouts; like many surnames, it may occur in multiple unrelated lineages. In modern usage, Fouts is encountered in various contexts, including personal names in media and local histories.