Fochs

Fochs Meaning & Origin

About Fochs
The surname Fochs is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vohs," meaning "fox." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who exhibited fox-like characteristics or behavior. The name may have been given to individuals who were cunning, sly, or had red hair, as the fox is often associated with these traits. Over time, the surname Fochs became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Fochs is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Fochs: 335
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 60,196
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fochs based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FKS
🗽 NYSIIS
FAC
🔊 Soundex
F0202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AA1 K S
🌐 IPA
/fochs*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fochs in Braille

Here's how to represent Fochs in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Fochs in braille

How to sign the name Fochs using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Fochs using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Fochs in sign language

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