Explore the Family Name Cessna
The meaning of Cessna
Probably an altered form of French Cesne: nickname from an altered form of Old French cisne ‘swan’. Compare Cisney and Cissna.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cessna in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cessna saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 12443 to 12812, marking a decrease of 2.97%. However, the count of individuals with the Cessna surname increased by 5.2%, from 2288 in 2000 to 2407 in 2010. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100k reduced by 3.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,443 | #12,812 | -2.97% |
| Count | 2,288 | 2,407 | 5.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.85 | 0.82 | -3.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cessna
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Cessna also showed some variations between 2000 and 2010, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The most significant change was seen among the Asian/Pacific Islander category, which saw an increase of 65.71%. The Hispanic representation also saw a substantial increase of 41.18%. In contrast, the percentage of Cessnas identifying as Black decreased by 25.30%, and those identifying as two or more races saw a fall of 17.56%. The percentage of Cessnas identifying as White remained relatively stable, with a marginal decrease of 0.47%. Lastly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a small increase of 5.71%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.63% | 95.18% | -0.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 2.16% | 41.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 1.08% | -17.56% |
| Black | 0.83% | 0.62% | -25.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.35% | 0.58% | 65.71% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.35% | 0.37% | 5.71% |