

The Vos surname has a couple possible origins, depending on where it came from:
This Vos Coat of Arms is of Dutch origin.
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Dutch: This is the most common origin, with "Vos" meaning "fox" [FamilySearch]. It was likely a nickname for someone with red hair, but could also have other meanings [Ancestry.com]. There are also instances where it was a topographic or habitational name, referring to a house named "Vos" [FamilySearch].
English: In this case, Vos is a variant of the surname "Foss" [FamilySearch].
North German: Less common, but Vos can also be a variant of the surname "Voss" [FamilySearch].
The Netherlands is where the Vos surname is most prevalent, with Amsterdam being one of the earliest recorded locations for the name [HouseOfNames]. There are even historical records of influential Vos families in the region [HouseOfNames].
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