Fuchs Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Fuchs surname: its meaning, its roots in Germany, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Fuchs name
Fuchs means "fox" in German. It began as a nickname for a cunning person, or for someone with red hair. The surname is common throughout German-speaking lands, especially Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg and Austria, and among Ashkenazic families. Emigration took it widely to the United States.
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This overview covers the Fuchs name in Germany. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Austria and Switzerland; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Fuchs name FAQ
What does the Fuchs name mean?
Fox. Common variants include Fox, Fux, Fuchß.
Where does the Fuchs surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in the United States, Austria and Switzerland.
Is there a Fuchs coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Fuchs crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Fuchs coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).