Backe is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
- Brandon Backe (born 1978), American professional baseball pitcher
- Hasse Backe (born 1952), Swedish footballer and manager
- Herbert Backe (1896–1947), German Nazi politician
- Rutger Backe (born 1951), Swedish footballer and manager (Varbergs BoIS)
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