Obrecht is a patronymic surname. Obrecht was a Germanic given name derived from Od-brecht, meaning "famed for his heritage". 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 Patronymic surnames