Cessna

Meaning

Likely derived from a place name or occupational descriptor, though the exact meaning is unclear.

Etymology

The surname may have Germanic roots, possibly related to a place name that was anglicized upon immigration to America. The exact etymology is not well-documented in standard surname references.

About the Cessna Surname

Best known as the surname of Clyde Cessna, founder of the Cessna Aircraft Company, one of the world's largest manufacturers of general aviation aircraft. The surname's pre-American origins remain obscure.

Distribution

Primarily found in the United States.

Notable Bearers

Clyde Cessna (aviation pioneer)

People with the Cessna Surname