Tissera

Tissera, derived from the Sinhala language, is a surname primarily found in Sri Lanka. Its origins are traced back to the occupational caste system prevalent in the country's history. Specifically, the name is often associated with individuals whose ancestors were weavers or textile producers. The "Tissa" component might relate to an individual's name within the lineage, while "era" could designate the profession or the familial occupation over generations. While once linked directly to the weaving caste, the name now reflects broader social strata within Sri Lankan society. The surname is not exclusively tied to any particular ethnicity or religious group within the island nation, and individuals bearing the Tissera name can be found among Sinhalese, Tamil, and other ethnic communities. The prevalence of the surname is largely concentrated within Sri Lanka, although diaspora communities in countries like Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom also include individuals of Tissera descent.