Sobral is a Portuguese surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Carlos Sobral (born 1950), Brazilian jewelry designer Figueiredo Sobral (1926 – 13 August 2010), Portuguese painter, sculptor and poet. José María Sobral (1880–1961), Argentine military scientist and Antarctic explorer Leila Sobral (born 1974), Brazilian basketball player Luísa Sobral (born 1987), Portuguese singer and songwriter Marcos Sobral (born 1960), Brazilian botanist Marta Sobral (born 1964), Brazilian female basketball player Manuel Sobral (born 1968), Canadian welterweight boxer Renato Sobral (born 1975), Brazilian professional mixed martial arts fighter Salvador Sobral (born 1989), Portuguese singer