Carano

Carano is a name that can refer to places in Italy as well as to people bearing it as a surname. In geography, Carano denotes a municipality in northern Italy. It is located in the Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol region, within the province of Trento. The town is situated in a mountainous area and, like many alpine communities, has an economy historically based on agriculture, forestry, and, more recently, tourism. The municipality includes the central inhabited center and several smaller localities known as frazioni.

As a surname, Carano is of Italian origin. It is found in various parts of Italy and among the Italian diaspora. Notable people with the surname include Gina Carano (born 1982), an American actress, television personality, and former mixed martial artist. She gained prominence for her roles in action and science fiction media, including the streaming series The Mandalorian. There are other individuals with the surname who have contributed to arts, sports or public life, though they may be less widely known.