Surname · Hungarian origin
Farkas
Meaning
The surname Farkas means Wolf.
Origin
Hungarian
Type
descriptive
The origin of the surname Farkas
Farkas means “wolf.”
What kind of surname is Farkas?
Farkas is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic. It belongs to the Hungarian naming tradition — you can read how Hungarian surnames were formed on our Hungarian last names page.
Other Hungarian surnames
Other descriptive surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Farkas mean?
The surname Farkas means Wolf. Farkas means “wolf.”
Where does the surname Farkas come from?
Farkas is a surname of Hungarian origin.
What kind of surname is Farkas?
Farkas is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic.
What are other Hungarian surnames?
Other Hungarian surnames include Balogh, Fekete, Horvath, Juhasz, Kiss, Kovacs.