Dictionary of Family Names in the Visegrad Countries

FARKAS

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Originof Hungarian origin
TypeFamily name referring to internal or external characteristics, circumstances or event
Family name referring to an occupation, activity or social status
Family name referring to the connection with the father or another ancestor by that name

Description

The name is derived from the Hungarian common noun farkas meaning ‘wolf’ and refers to a characteristic feature (e.g. bravery, being wild; wearing the skin of a wolf) or an activity (e.g. hunting). Alternatively, 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.