Obrecht

Descriptive

Meaning

Bright or shining, derived from Germanic elements meaning 'ober' (upper) and 'recht' (right/bright).

Etymology

Derived from Old German elements 'ober' meaning upper or high, combined with 'recht' meaning right, straight, or bright. The name may have originated as a descriptive or topographic surname.

About the Obrecht Surname

A German surname with possible descriptive or topographic origins, combining elements meaning upper and bright or right. The name has historical documentation through notable Renaissance figures.

Distribution

Primarily Germany and German-speaking regions.

Notable Bearers

Jacob Obrecht (Flemish composer, 1457-1505)

People with the Obrecht Surname

Abbott Obrecht