Fok (surname)

Fok is a surname with origins primarily in Chinese and Dutch languages.

Chinese Origin:

In Chinese, Fok (霍) is a Cantonese romanization of the Chinese surname 霍. The Mandarin pronunciation of this character is Huò. The surname 霍 is believed to have originated during the Zhou dynasty and is associated with a fiefdom. The character 霍 itself can refer to "suddenly," "quickly," or "霍山," a mountain range in Anhui province. Famous individuals with this surname include Fok Ying Tung (Henry Fok), a Hong Kong businessman.

Dutch Origin:

In Dutch, "Fok" can be a relatively uncommon surname. Its etymology is less definitively established than the Chinese surname. It might be a shortened form of a longer surname or have a regional origin. Further genealogical research would be needed to determine the precise origin and meaning in any particular Dutch family bearing the name Fok. Due to its relative rarity, information regarding the Dutch surname Fok is limited.