Nakano (written: 中野) is a Japanese surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Ayako Nakano, ballerinaChikayo Nakano, voice actressDaisuke Nakano, retired gymnast and olympic gold medalist in artistic all-aroundEiji Nakano, film actor (1904–1990)George Nakano, retired American politicianHidemitsu Nakano, army general (1890–1982)Hiroko Nakano, politician and member of the Japanese House of RepresentativesHiroyuki Nakano, film directorJunya Nakano, video game composerKansei Nakano, politician and Vice-Speaker of the Japanese House of RepresentativesKeiko Nakano, golfer and former professional wrestler as Bull NakanoKoichi Nakano, retired cyclistKiyoshi Nakano, politician and member of the Japanese House of RepresentativesKōji Nakano, novelist, German translator and literary critic (1925–2004)Kumiko Nakano, actressMari Nakano, Japanese member of the World Scout CommitteeMasashi Nakano, politician and member of the Japanese House of RepresentativesMidori Nakano, magazine columnistSeigō Nakano, fascist politician (1886–1943)Shinji Nakano, auto racerShinya Nakano, retired motorcycle racerSyuichi Nakano, astronomerTeruyoshi Nakano, special effects directorTsutomu Nakano, retired freestyle swimmerYoshio Nakano, professional poker playerYukari Nakano, retired figure skaterYusuke Nakano, artistNakano Takeko, female warrior (1847–1868)Fictional characters:
Hiroshi Nakano, from the shōnen-ai manga GravitationAzusa "Azu-nyan" Nakano, from the Japanese manga and anime K-On!