Obreck

Obreck is a surname of German origin. It is considered to be a variant spelling of the surname Albrecht. The name Albrecht itself is derived from the Germanic personal name Adalbrecht, composed of the elements "adal" meaning "noble" and "beraht" meaning "bright" or "famous." Thus, the name essentially signifies "noble-bright" or "noble-famous." As a surname, Obreck likely originated as a patronymic, meaning it was initially used to identify someone as the descendant of an individual named Albrecht. The surname has variations in spelling across different regions and historical periods. Records of the name and its variants can be found in German-speaking countries and in areas where German immigrants settled.