Backes (pronounced Backs or BACK-uhs) is a German surname. Notable people with the name include:
- Constanze Backes, German soprano in opera and concert
- David Backes (born 1984), American ice hockey player
- David Backes (author) (born 1957), American author and professor
- Fernand Backes (born 1930), Luxembourgish boxer
- Joan Backes, American artist
- Ron Backes (born 1963), American shot putter
- Scott Backes, American mountaineer
- Yuriko Backes (born 1970), Luxembourgish diplomat and politician
See also
edit- Backes & Strauss, English company that designs and produces high-end luxury timepieces and jewellery
- Back (disambiguation)
- Bakes, surname