FARKAš

Also recorded as Farkas

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census

Farkas

Farkas is a Hungarian surname that has also found its way to the United Kingdom. The name is of Hungarian origin, translating to "wolf" in English. It is a common surname in Hungary and may have been adopted by individuals of Hungarian descent who have settled in the UK.

The surname Farkas likely originated as a nickname or as an occupational name, possibly indicating a person with wolf-like characteristics or someone who worked with or had a connection to wolves. Surnames often reflected aspects of a person's personality, appearance, or profession.

Individuals bearing the surname Farkas may be part of a diaspora community in the UK with Hungarian roots. The presence of the surname in the British population showcases the diversity and multiculturalism of the country, reflecting the migration patterns and historical connections between Hungary and the UK.

The Farkas surname may carry a sense of pride in Hungarian heritage and history for those who bear it in the UK. Like many surnames, Farkas serves as a link to one's ancestry and can be a source of identity and connection to one's roots.

There are approximately 511 people named Farkaš in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Farkaš.

Region of origin: Europe

Country of origin: Hungary

Language of origin: Hungarian

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Attila
David
Gabor
Istvan
John
Jozsef
Laszlo
Michael
Nicholas
Peter
Steven
Tibor
Zoltan

Female

Andrea
Anita
Anna
Beata
Csilla
Erika
Eva
Katalin
Mary
Monika
Susan
Szilvia
Tracey
Valeria
Zsuzsanna

Similar and related surnames

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