Farcaș

Farcaș is a Romanian surname. It is also a Romanian toponym (place name), appearing most notably as:

• Farcaș, Neamț: A commune in Neamț County, Romania.
• Farcașa, Neamț: A village in Farcaș Commune, Neamț County, Romania.
• Vârful Farcaș (Farcaș Peak): A mountain peak in the Eastern Carpathians of Romania.

The etymology of the name is debated, but is generally believed to derive from the Romanian word "farcaș" (or dialectal variations), which refers to a species of European beech tree ( Fagus sylvatica), or to a place where such trees are common. Alternatively, some theories suggest a connection to a personal name or an occupational designation.