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Anonymous Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

Use of Apostrophe in Surname

I am having a mat personalized for my front door. Our last name is "Little." Which of the following is correct?

The Littles

The Littles'

The Little's

My opinion is the first since it is plural, but it could be the secind if the word "house" is implied, i.e., The Littles' house.

Thanks!
  

Top answer

Both are correct; the second refers to the house, and the first refers to the family within. Since both are acceptable, I would avoid the apostrophe-- it will just look like a smear of dirt.

— Mister Micawber

  • Both are correct; the second refers to the house, and the first refers to the family within.
  • Since both are acceptable, I would avoid the apostrophe-- it will just look like a smear of dirt.
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Both are correct; the second refers to the house, and the first refers to the family within. Since both are acceptable, I would avoid the apostrophe-- it will just look like a smear of dirt.
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What if your surname is Williams? Is the plural Williamses?
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