Păcuraru is a

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name, meaning "shepherd", derived from Latin ''pecurarius'', from ''pecoris'', "flock", a derivation of ''pecus'

"sheep". Alternate spelling include Păcura

(especially in

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), Păcurariu and Pekurar (among

speakers in

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). It is a cognate of the

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word for shepherd ''" pecoraio"''.

People

Johnny Pacar Johnny Edward Pacuraru (; born June 6, 1981), known as Johnny Pacar, is an American film and television actor and musician of partial Romanian descent who is best known for his roles as Cody Jackson in the television series '' Flight 29 Down'' ...

, born ''John Edward Pacuraru'', American actor *

Mircea Păcurariu Mircea Păcurariu (30 July 1932 – 13 January 2021) was a Romanian theologian, historian and priest in the Romanian Orthodox Church. Biography Born in Ruși, Hunedoara County, he was the son of the village priest. He enrolled in the History ...

, Romanian theologian *

Paul Păcuraru Paul may refer to: People * Paul (given name), a given name, including a list of people * Paul (surname), a list of people * Paul the Apostle, an apostle who wrote many of the books of the New Testament * Ray Hildebrand, half of the singing duo P ...

, Romanian actor *

Vasile Păcuraru Vasile "Vasilică" Păcuraru (born 11 June 1987) is a Romanian former professional football player who played as a Defender (association football), right-back. He played in his career for FCV Farul Constanța, Farul Constanța, FC Delta Dobrogea ...

, Romanian football player

People

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