Apostrophe Catastrophe
I’ve been taking a grammar class this quarter and thoroughly enjoying the refresher. I’m a total nerd, for sure. There are some parts of grammar that are hard to grasp though, even for me.
One thing that’s hard for some people to grasp is how to pluralize a last name. Should an apostrophe be included? When a proper noun is in plural form, such as your last name, no apostrophe is necessary – ever. There is no possession or ownership.
As we approach this holiday card season, I hope you’ll find this guidance easy to remember.
For most last names, simply add an “s”:
We’re eating turkey with the Wartons.
Love, from the Steeles
The Worrells
The Fredericks
The Rowes
The Quinns
The Tus
If your last name ends in s, z, x, ch, or sh, add “es”:
The Joneses
The Sanchezes
Love, the Felixes
Holiday Hugs, the Bunches
Hugs, the Marshes
If your last name ends in y, add “s”:
The Katys
The Hesleys
Happy Writing, and Happy Holidays! Say it with Steele, x C