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 Vasile Păcuraru, Romanian football player

See also Păcurarul River

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