Names are proper nouns, which become plurals the same way that other nouns do: add the letter -s for most names (“the Johnsons,” “the Websters”) or add -es if the name ends in s or z (“the Joneses,” “the Martinezes”).
The rules. Common nouns ending in an s, z or x sound should generally take an apostrophe and an s when indicating possession. ✅ The abacus's beads. ✅ Your boss's husband.
Q: How do you make possessive a name that ends in Z? To make plural names ending in Z possessive, add es and an apostrophe. For example: the possessive form of Sanchez is Sanchezes'. “The Sanchezes' cat just ran into my yard.” To show singular possession, just add an apostrophe after z.
Two people can share ownership of many items and the apostrophe is still used only once. Here, Fran and Liz own all the horses together: At the farm, we rode Fran and Liz's horses.
Use the apostrophe + s after the second name if two people possess the same item. Otherwise, use an apostrophe after each name.
If your last name is Gonzalez, you will changes it to Gonzalezes.
Exception: Names and other proper nouns ending in y become plural simply by adding an s. They do not form their plurals with an apostrophe, or by changing the y to ies.
Liz is plural both plural and singular plural singular both plural and singular singular singular both plural and singular plural. How to say Liz: Not sure why Liz is plural both plural singular both singular singular both plural?
[ liz ] show ipa. noun. a female given name, form of Elizabeth.
proper noun A diminutive of the female given name Elizabeth .
But what if the name is Sanchez or Church or Williams? Rule: To show the plural of a name that ends in s, ch, or z, add es. Examples: The Sanchezes will be over soon.
The rule that is used for 's' is that a suffix of 'es' is added to make it plural. This is the same rule that is applied to ch, sh, s, x, and z. So, the plural of the word 'Perez' is written is 'Perezes'.
Ortiz (plural Ortizes)
Many writers will say that a noun ending with a "z" sound should be treated like a plural and that only an apostrophe should be added to form the possessive: Martinez' latest novel.
The possessive in words and names ending in "s" or "z" normally takes an apostrophe followed by an "s" (Gonzalez's, James's), but be guided by pronunciation and use the plural apostrophe wherever it helps: Mephistopheles' rather than Mephistopheles's.
Although autocorrect likes to insert an apostrophe-s when you type an s or es to make your noun plural, it is incorrect and you should go back and correct it: the Rodriguezes.
Kit Kat™ noun. /ˈkɪt kæt/ /ˈkɪt kæt/ a popular chocolate bar sold in Britain.
noun. a female given name, form of Rebecca.
Proper noun
A diminutive of the female given name Rebecca.
The possessive
Quick Use: Use an apostrophe + s for singular nouns (sea, sky), common nouns ending with s (tigress, mistress), and irregular plural nouns (women, children). Use only the apostrophe for proper nouns ending with s (Tess, Jesus, Texas) and regular plural nouns (cars, protestors).
If you're going with The Associated Press Stylebook, James' is the correct way of writing James in the possessive form. But, for all other style guides, James's is the way to go.
The Associated Press Stylebook says the correct way to write the possessive case of Chris is Chris', not Chris's. Other style guides, including the Chicago Manual of Style, say Chris's is correct. If there isn't a specific guidebook you need to follow, you can use either Chris' or Chris's.
mary (plural marys)
Kennedy (countable and uncountable, plural Kennedys)
/ˌheɪl ˈmeri/ (plural Hail Marys) a Roman Catholic prayer to Mary, the mother of Jesus.