Petrescu

Petrescu is a Romanian surname derived from the given name Petre (the Romanian form of Peter) via the patronymic suffix -escu, which denotes "son of Petre." The combination Petre + -escu is a common pattern in Romanian surnames, yielding names such as Petrescu, Ionescu, and Popescu.

The surname is widely found in Romania and Moldova and among Romanian communities abroad. It is not confined to a single region; its distribution reflects general Romanian demography and historical migration.

In Romanian, Petrescu does not change with gender; men and women both bear the surname Petrescu. Variants in spelling are uncommon but may appear in historical records or archival documents.

Notable bearers include individuals from diverse fields—sports, arts, science, and public life—who share the surname, illustrating its broad presence in Romanian-speaking communities.