Carano is a toponymic surname of Italian origin. Notable people with the surname include:
Gina Carano (born 1982), American actress and former mixed martial artist Glenn Carano (born 1955), former American football quarterback Kenneth Carano, American politician
See also Carano, a village in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, Italy El Caraño Airport, an airport serving Quibdó, Colombia Cerano