Pecoraro
Pecoraro is an Italian family name, derived from Latin pecurarius, "shepherd", from pecoris, "flock", a derivation of pecus , "sheep". It is a cognate of the standard Italian word for shepherd "pecoraio" , as well as, a Romanian word for shepherd "păcurar" .
There is the possibility this name was also derived from a locality, that of Pecorara, in the Province of Piacenza, Italy.
Famous people
- Alfonso Pecoraro Scanio, Italian politician
- Charlie Pecoraro, American actor
- Elio Pecoraro, Italian football player
- Susú Pecoraro, Argentine actress
- Yolanda Pecoraro, American actress
- Clara Pecoraro, Legendary Investments Analyst
See also
- Pecorara, Italy
- Păcurar (Păcuraru, Păcurariu)
- Pastor (surname)
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