Find out how popular the last name Carano is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Carano.

Carano, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Carano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Carano in America

Carano is the 34539th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Carano surname appeared 655 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Carano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Carano to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Carano

The surname Carano has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Lazio. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, between the 10th and 13th centuries.

One theory suggests that the name Carano is derived from the Latin word "carus," meaning "beloved" or "dear." This could indicate that the name was initially a nickname given to someone who was highly regarded or cherished within their community.

Another possible origin traces the name back to the Latin word "carrus," which means "cart" or "wagon." In this case, the name may have been associated with a profession or trade related to transportation or the transportation of goods.

Early records of the name Carano can be found in various historical documents from the regions of Campania and Lazio. One notable mention is in the Codice Diplomatico Barese, a collection of medieval documents from the city of Bari, where the name appears in the 12th century.

The earliest known bearer of the Carano surname was Pietro Carano, a landowner and merchant who lived in the town of Aversa, in the province of Caserta, Campania, during the late 13th century.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Carano have achieved notable status. Among them are:

1. Giulio Carano (1570-1632), an Italian painter from the Baroque period, known for his religious works and frescoes in churches throughout Rome and Naples.

2. Niccolò Carano (1677-1744), an Italian architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings in Naples, including the Palazzo Reale di Napoli.

3. Vincenzo Carano (1820-1892), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the Italian Parliament and played a role in the unification of Italy.

4. Maria Carano (1878-1957), an Italian actress and theater director who helped popularize the Neapolitan dialect in theater productions during the early 20th century.

5. Gennaro Carano (1927-2008), an Italian painter and sculptor known for his abstract expressionist works, which were exhibited in galleries across Europe and the United States.

While the surname Carano may have originated from various linguistic roots, its prevalence in the regions of Campania and Lazio suggests a strong historical connection to these areas of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Carano

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Carano.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Carano was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Carano has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Carano was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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