Ochs is a German language surname meaning "ox". Notable people with the surname include:
- Adolph Ochs, newspaper publisher and former owner of The New York Times
- Arthur Ochs Sulzberger
- Craig Ochs, American football quarterback
- Elinor Ochs American linguistic anthropologist
- Heinrich Ochs, German Knight's Cross holder
- Jacques Ochs (1883–1971), épée, saber, and foil fencer, Olympic champion
- Josef Ochs, German Nazi Kripo officer
- Larry Ochs, jazz saxophonist and composer
- Larry Ochs, mayor of Colorado Springs
- Max Ochs (born 1940) American guitarist, musician
- Michael Ochs, American photographic archivist
- Patrick Ochs, German footballer
- Peter Ochs (1752-1821), Swiss politician and revolutionary
- Peter Ochs (born 1950), Jewish theologian
- Phil Ochs (1940-1976), songwriter, musician and recording artist
- Philipp Ochs (born 1997), German footballer
- Robyn Ochs, bisexual activist, writer, and speaker
- Siegfried Ochs, German composer
- Sonny Ochs, music producer and radio host
- Timo Ochs, German footballer