Cognomen Butnari (Butnari 
, Бутнари 
) , around the globe, is a rare last name. The last name Butnari is habitual in Eastern Europe, particularly Moldova, where it is quite a rare surname, Romania, where it is a rare surname, and Czechia. In absolute terms, it is commonest in Eastern Europe, particularly Romania, Moldova, and Russia.
| VARIANT | COUNTRY |
|---|---|
| Butnari | Romania, Czechia, Italy, Spain, Moldova |
| Бутнари | Russia |