Offenbachs

Offenbachs is a plural form used in English to refer to people bearing the German surname Offenbach or to residents of the city of Offenbach am Main in Hesse, Germany. It is not a formal designation; its exact meaning depends on context, and it is more commonly expressed with the singular form for individuals (Offenbach) or the native demonym Offenbacher in German.

The surname Offenbach originates from the town name Offenbach am Main, itself derived from the German words offen (open) and Bach (brook). The toponymic surname was adopted by families from the area and later spread with migration, so that people named Offenbach can be found in various countries. The most famous bearer is Jacques Offenbach (1819–1880), a German-born composer who became a leading figure in French opera.

Offenbach am Main is a city in Hesse, part of the Rhine-Main metropolitan region, located southeast of Frankfurt. Historically associated with leather goods manufacturing and related trades, the city today hosts diverse industries, services, and cultural institutions, including theaters and museums.

The term Offenbachs, when used, generally refers to individuals with the surname or to residents linked to Offenbach am Main. It does not denote a separate geographic or political entity.

See also: Offenbach am Main; Offenbach (surname); Jacques Offenbach.