Proper nouns ending in s are made possessive by adding an apostrophe only.

Names with s apostrophe rules. Pauls house is very big. The possessive of a plural name is always formed by adding an apostrophe after the final s. When a name ends in S it throws people off.

Burns s report James s profession Ross s job. Singular noun ending in s. Proper names ending in letter s.

Many common nouns end in the letter s lens cactus bus etc. To show possession with a singular noun add an apostrophe plus the letter s. Add an apostrophe and s.

Use the apostrophe to show possession. Apostrophes with Words Ending in s While normal people wonder about apostrophes in general believe it or not word nerds have heated arguments over whether to use an additional s with singular possession. Iris cat walked in the door.

However if the singular noun ends in s as in your example Everson you can either just add an apostrophe or apostrophe s s. Singular names ending in -s Although it is not considered to be good English you may add only the apostrophe words ending on unpronounced -s Charles s dog. As the apostrophe did not arrive in English until the 16 th century it should not be a surprise that a great many place names with a possessive slant do not feature apostrophes at all.

Apostrophes in Names Rules You will use apostrophe with s for possessive singular nouns. You need to use the best formula and stay consistent all the time. Plural nouns that dont end in letter s.