Fuchs

Fuchs Meaning & Origin

About Fuchs
The surname Fuchs is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vuchs" or "fuchs," meaning "fox." It was originally a nickname given to someone who possessed fox-like characteristics such as cunning, slyness, or red hair. The surname Fuchs is quite common in German-speaking countries and has variations in spelling, such as Fuch, Fuches, or Fuchser.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fuchs: 12,958
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 2,784
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.39

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

Ranking information for the surname Fuchs is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FKS
🗽 NYSIIS
FAC
🔊 Soundex
F0202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F Y UW1 K S
🌐 IPA
/fjuks/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fuchs in Braille

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

The name Fuchs in braille

How to sign the name Fuchs using Sign Language

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

The name Fuchs in sign language

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