Păunescu

Păunescu is a Romanian surname. Notable people with the surname include:


 * Adrian Păunescu (1943–2010), Romanian poet, journalist, and politician
 * Gheorghe Păunescu (born 1948), Romanian gymnast
 * Marcela Păunescu (born 1955), Romanian gymnast
 * Oprea Păunescu (born 1936), Romanian rower