So do a lot of proper nouns Mr.

Names with s on the end apostrophe. However if the singular noun ends in s as in your example Everson you can either just add an apostrophe or apostrophe s s. Take a popular name that ends with an s like Charles When were in school a lot of us were told to always add an apostrophe s s to show something that was yours. Some stylebooks recommend a single apostrophe for Biblical or classical names like Jesus and Achilles but s for names like James and Charles.

Iris cat walked in the door. Professional copywriter Kim Siever explains how to use an apostrophe after a name ending with Shttpwwwhotpeppercablog20170301use-apostrophe-name-e. Names of people that end in S.

Rabelaiss carnival although only one s sound is pronounced. Singular names ending in -s. To simplify things a little any French names ending in s or x should always be followed by s when used possessively eg.

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. Many common nouns end in the letter s lens cactus bus etc. When a name ends in S it throws people off.

Add an apostrophe as well as an additional s. An apostrophe s goes after a family name only if youre forming a possessive. Here are some examples based on my style guide of choice.

Singular common nouns ending in s are made possessive by adding an apostrophe and an s. Williams Williamss Descartes Descartess Russ Russs etc. When it comes to forming the possessive of a proper name that ends in s guides disagree.