Save Type Surname (from nickname) Usage English Pronounced Pron. FAHKS [key · IPA] Meaning & History From the name of the animal. It was originally a nickname for a person with red hair or a crafty person. See All RelationsRelated 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