Find out how popular the last name Rizal is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Rizal.

Rizal, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Rizal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rizal in America

Rizal is the 54418th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rizal surname appeared 379 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Rizal.

The history of the last name Rizal

The surname RIZAL originated in the Philippines. It is derived from the Spanish word "rizal," which means "green field" or "agricultural estate." The name is believed to have been adopted by Philippine families during the Spanish colonial period, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th century.

The earliest known record of the RIZAL surname dates back to the late 18th century, when it appeared in Spanish colonial records and documents. Some of the first recorded individuals with this surname were from the provinces of Laguna and Calamba, which were agricultural regions known for their fertile lands and rice fields.

One of the most famous individuals to bear the RIZAL surname was José Rizal, a Philippine national hero, polymath, and writer born in 1861. He was a prominent advocate for Philippine independence from Spanish colonial rule and is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in Philippine history.

Another notable figure was Paciano Rizal, the older brother of José Rizal, who was a farmer and businessman. He was born in 1851 and played a significant role in supporting his brother's revolutionary activities.

Narcisa Rizal, born in 1852, was the sister of José Rizal and a dedicated supporter of the Philippine independence movement. She helped in the publication and distribution of her brother's writings, which were critical of Spanish colonial rule.

Manuel Hidalgo Rizal, born in 1887, was a Filipino lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Philippine House of Representatives during the American colonial period.

Trinidad Rizal, born in 1868, was José Rizal's niece and a prominent educator. She established several schools and advocated for women's education in the Philippines.

The RIZAL surname has been associated with the Philippine independence movement and the struggle for national identity. It has also been linked to agricultural and rural communities, reflecting the origins of many families who adopted this surname during the Spanish colonial era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rizal

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Rizal.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Rizal was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Rizal was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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