Farquhar is a surname of Scottish origin, derived from the Scottish Gaelic fearchar, from fear ("man") and car ("beloved"). [1] Farquharson is a further derivation of the name, meaning "son of Farquhar". The name originated as a given name, but had become established as a surname by the 14th century. [2]
The name's pronunciation depends on the person, family, and place. In Scotland it can be /ˈfɑːrkɑːr/ (ⓘ ). In various English-speaking countries it has often been /ˈfɑːrkɑːr/ , /ˈfɑːrkər/ , [3] : 47 /ˈfɑːrkwɑːr/ , or /ˈfɑːrkwər/ . [3] : 47
Notable people with the surname include: