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Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. FAHKS
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Meaning & History

From the name of the animal. It was originally a nickname for a person with red hair or a crafty person.
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Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesFuchs, Fux, Voss, Voß(German)
Given Name DescendantFox(English)

Categories

animals, colors, intelligence, nicknames, red, word names
Entry updated October 30, 2011
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