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 Rizal used the surname "Mercado" when he traveled to Spain to avoid drawing attention to himself due to the political climate in the Philippines. The Mercado family was his mother's side of the family, and using this name allowed him to maintain a degree of anonymity while pursuing his studies and advocacy for reform. The choice also reflected his desire to distance himself from the rising nationalist sentiments and possible repercussions associated with his activities under his more recognized surname, Rizal.
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 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" instead of "Mercado" when he enrolled at Ateneo to evade the discrimination against Chinese-Filipinos at that time. The surname "Rizal" was suggested by his brother, Paciano, who derived it from the Spanish province of 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 used the surname "Rizal" when he enrolled at Ateneo to honor his ancestors and family heritage. He chose the name after learning about a hero's legacy from his paternal grandfather.
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...
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.
Jose Rizal used the surname "Rizal" when he enrolled at the Ateneo to honor his ancestors and hometown. It was also a way for him to establish his identity and pay homage to the important role his family played in his upbringing. Additionally, using a unique surname helped him differentiate himself from others with common Spanish surnames.
Jose Rizal was born Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda. When he enrolled at Ateneo Municipal de Manila, he was advised by his brother to just use the first three of his complete name so he only used Jose Protasio Rizal.
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.
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.