Păcuraru

Păcuraru is a Romanian name, meaning "shepherd", derived from Latin pecurarius, from pecoris, "flock", a derivation of pecus, "sheep". Alternate spelling include Păcurar (especially in Transylvania), Păcurariu and Pekurar (among Romanian speakers in Vojvodina). It is a cognate of the standard Italian word for shepherd "pecoraio".

People

 * Johnny Pacar, born John Edward Pacuraru, American actor
 * Mircea Păcurariu, Romanian theologian
 * Paul Păcuraru, Romanian actor
 * Vasile Păcuraru, Romanian football player