He used Rizal as his surname because he was urged by his brother Paciano to do so. The surname Mercado was lately became suspicios to the Spaniards due to the death of Father Burgos, one of the three martir friars connoted as the GomBurZa.
Jose is from the Patron Saint Joseph and Rizal is their Spanish counter part surname, mainly used to hide his connection to the Mercado's, Rizal's prime surname.
The meaning of GAT as used by Jose Rizal was the secret name he used for God. Rizal is one of the famous heroes in the history of the Philippines.
Jose Protacio Rizal's last name is actually Mercado (or I think that's it) But he changed it into Rizal because the family name Mercado belonged to two priests who were executed in the Philippines when it was Under Spanish Rule. SO if he used that surname, he would not be able to enter The school (I Forgot which one). So he changed his last name...
accomplishment of Jose rizal
Jose Rizal's wife was Josephine Bracken.
Jose is from the Patron Saint Joseph and Rizal is their Spanish counter part surname, mainly used to hide his connection to the Mercado's, Rizal's prime surname.
Jose Rizal and his family got the surname 'Rizal' from his Chinese ancestor Domingo Lameo. Rizal means "Ricial or grains", and they started using it 1731. His true surname is Mercado, but to keep his family safe he used the surname Rizal.
Jose Rizal used the surname "Rizal" when he enrolled at Ateneo to honor his family's ancestry. "Rizal" was derived from the Spanish word "rizal," which means green fields or greenery, symbolizing rebirth and hope. Jose Rizal's family adopted this surname to signify a fresh start and a new chapter in their lives.
Jose Rizal got his surname "Realonda" from his mother, Teodora Alonso's, side of the family. Teodora's real surname was "Alonso y Realonda," which she inherited from her ancestors. Rizal dropped the "y" and used "Rizal" as his surname to honor the family's roots in Calamba, Laguna.
jose mercado changed his surname into jose rizal or jose protacio rizal mercado y alonso realonda because...nangutana gani ko ako pa pangutan on..paghilum...
Rizal avoided using his surname "Mercado" while at Ateneo Municipal to protect his family from Spanish authorities, who were targeting Filipino families associated with the 1872 Cavite Mutiny. By using only his first surname "Rizal," he could distance himself from any potential repercussions and focus on his studies without unnecessary scrutiny.
Jose Rizal decided to drop his other surnames like Realonda and Mercado because he wanted to honor his family's ancestral roots in Calamba. He chose the name Rizal, in reference to the independence and freedom of thought embodied by the national hero José Rizal of the Philippines.
The meaning of GAT as used by Jose Rizal was the secret name he used for God. Rizal is one of the famous heroes in the history of the Philippines.
Jose Mercado, the father of Jose Rizal, chose to use "Rizal" as a surname for their family in 1850 in compliance with the decree issued by Governor-General Narciso Claveria, which required Filipinos to adopt Spanish surnames for census purposes. Rizal's full name is José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda.
Paciano Rizal was a strong supporter and confidant of his brother Jose Rizal. He played a significant role in protecting and assisting Jose in his nationalist activities, including helping to fund his education and acting as a messenger during his exile. Paciano also influenced Jose's views on the political situation in the Philippines.
A script of Rizal's life is what was used for the movie that covered Jose Rizal's life from birth to death. Dr. Jose Rizal is a National Hero of the Philippines.
Actually, Rizal`s name is very LONG. His true name is Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonzo Realonda. As far as I know, his last name is Mercado. But his second surname Rizal came from the Spanish word Ricial meaning green fields.