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)

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