A German surname meaning 'fox'. Also refers to various people with this surname, including scientists and public figures.
German from Middle High German 'vuhs', from Old High German 'fuhs' meaning fox. Originally a nickname for someone thought to resemble a fox in cunning or appearance.
The surname Fuchs illustrates how medieval Europeans often derived family names from animals, with 'fox' suggesting either physical traits like red hair or behavioral characteristics like cleverness.
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