Save Type Surname (from nickname) Usage German Pronounced Pron. /ˈfʊks/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History From Old High German fuhs meaning "fox". It was originally a nickname for a person with red hair. Related NamesDetails RootfuhsVariantsFux, Voss, VoßOther Languages & CulturesDe Vos, Vos(Dutch) Fox(English) Devos(Flemish) Categories animals, canines, German words, hair, red