Obrecht is a patronymic surname. Obrecht was a Germanic given name derived from Od-brecht, meaning "famed for his heritage".[http://www.meertens.knaw.nl/nvb/verklaring/naam/Obrecht] Notable people with the surname include:
- Jacob Obrecht (c. 1457/58 – 1505), Flemish Renaissance composer
- Hermann Obrecht (1882–1940), Swiss politician
- André Obrecht (1899–1985), French executioner
See also
- Obrecht Pyramid