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.
[3]: 47 Notable people with the surname include: