The name is derived from the Hungarian common noun farkas meaning ‘wolf’ and refers to a characteristic feature (e.g. brave, wild; wears the skin of a wolf) or an activity (e.g. hunting). It may also be derived from the Hungarian given name Farkas (derived from the above-mentioned common noun) and refer to the connection with the father or another ancestor by that name. Note: A common variant, Farkaš is also among the 200 most common family names. Other variant: Farkas.