Fux History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

The Fux family name emerged in Pomerania, a territory of Germany and a maritime province of Prussia. Pomerania was bounded on the south by Brandenburg, on the west by Mecklenburg, and on the east by Poland. During the 5th century, Pomerania was settled by Pommern, who were a Slavic tribe. Pommern, meaning on the sea, became the name of this region during the reign of the Charlemagne.

Early Origins of the Fux family

The surname Fux was first found in Mecklenburg and Pomerania, where this old family name was associated with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs. Chronicles first mention the knight Johann Vossing of Stravenhaven in Mecklenburg around 1260, and the knight Johann Voss was an advisor to Prince Nicolaus von Werle. Hamburg chronicles first mention Heyno Vosseke in 1300.

Early History of the Fux family

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Fux Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Voss, Vos, Voess, Voessgen (North-Rhine), Vossen (North-Rhine), Vossius (Latin), Vossing, Voessing, Voeske (Hamburg), Vossek and many more.

Early Notables of the Fux family

Prominent bearers of the name Fux at this time were

Vinzenz Fux (c.1606-1659), German organist and composer at the church Maria am Gestade in Vienna
Johann Joseph Fux (1660-1741) was an Austrian composer and music theorist

Fux migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Fux Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Conrad Fux, aged 46, who landed in America from Saratow, Russia, in 1907
Elizabeth Fux, aged 3, who landed in America from Ajkarendek, Hungary, in 1907
Etke Fux, aged 16, who landed in America from Koseletz, Czernigow, Russia, in 1907
Feige Fux, aged 48, who immigrated to the United States from Koseletz, Czernigow, Russia, in 1907
Josef Fux, aged 3, who immigrated to the United States from Eisenberg, Hungary, in 1907
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Contemporary Notables of the name Fux (post 1700) +

María Fux (1922-2023), Argentine dancer, choreographer and dance therapist
Herbert Fux (b. 1927), Austrian film actor who appeared in over 140 films between 1960 and 2007
Johann Joseph Fux (1660-1741), Austrian composer and music theorist