The surname Carranza is of Basque origin from Valmaseda Valley, the name comes from the valley of Karrantza  or Carranza, spread throughout Spain during the reconquista.

Some variations of this surname are: Carranza, Karranza and more.

In America, including Mexico highlights Venustiano Carranza was born in Coahuila Cuatrocienegas Valley, north of Mexico participated prominently in the Mexican Revolution, becoming president of Mexico.

Famous people with the surname Carranza

Venustino Carranza (1859-1920): Mexican statesman who, along with Pancho Villa, overthrew the regime of Victoriano Huerta to become Mexico's first president under the constitution of 1917.