Bucătaru

Bucătaru is a Romanian surname. It is derived from the Romanian word "bucătar," which means "cook." Therefore, the surname literally translates to "the cook" or "cook's [family/descendant]." Surnames of this type are occupational surnames, indicating that an ancestor of the family likely worked as a cook. Such surnames were common across Europe as populations grew and people began to be identified not only by their given name but also by their occupation, place of origin, or a characteristic. The surname "Bucătaru" is still in use in Romania today. Its frequency and geographical distribution within Romania can vary.