Punekar is a surname native to Indian state of Maharashtra. Punekar means an inhabitant or native of Pune.
Notable people Notable people with the surname include:
Shankar Mokashi Punekar - a well known writer in the Kannada language. Surekha Punekar - Folk dancer Rekha Punekar- an Indian cricketer Sachin Anil Punekar - an Indian botanist and ornithologist