The surname Breytenbach originates from Germany. Notable people with the name include:

• Anna Breytenbach (born 1968), South African animal activist and public speaker
• Breyten Breytenbach (1939–2024), South African writer, poet, and painter
• Coenraad Breytenbach (born 1970), South African rugby player
• Glynnis Breytenbach (fl. 2014), prosecutor for the National Prosecuting Authority
• Jan Breytenbach (1932–2024), South African military officer and author
• Joe Breytenbach (born 1983), South African rugby player
• Johan Hendrik Breytenbach (1917–1994), South African historian
• Martin Breytenbach (fl. 2000–2019), South African Anglican bishop
• Nadja Breytenbach (born 1995), Namibian model and Miss Namibia 2019
• Pierre Breytenbach (born 1976), South African actor and comic

See also

• Breitenbach (disambiguation)

Surname list

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Breytenbach Neil - South African songwriter and keyboard player for the rock band Prime Circle