CARRANO
Carrano
Origin: Carrano is a surname of Italian origin, specifically from the Campania region of southern Italy. The name is derived from the Italian word "carro," meaning "cart" or "wagon."
History: The Carrano surname likely originated as an occupational name for someone who worked with carts or wagons in medieval Italy. Over time, individuals bearing this surname may have migrated to other countries, including Britain.
Distribution: While Carrano is not a common surname in Britain, it may be found among families with Italian heritage or connections to the Campania region.
Notable Individuals:
- No notable individuals with the Carrano surname have been identified at this time.
Variants:
- Variants of the Carrano surname may include Carano, Carrani, or Carran.
References:
- Italian Surnames and Their Meanings by Joseph G. Fucilla
- The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland by Patrick Hanks, Richard Coates, and Peter McClure
There are approximately 43 people named Carrano in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Carrano.
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