A few days ago
Anonymous

How do you write name suffixes when the surname is written first?

For instance, which is the correct way of writing name suffixes,

Smith III, John or Smith, John III, if the name of the person is John Smith III?

Is there a reference or authority which I can cite regarding the format?

Top 2 Answers
A few days ago
Dr. Trevor

Favorite Answer

Smith, John-III

or

Smith, John ( the third )

Here are three good authoritative sources for English usage:

Grammar.com

Strunk and White’s “elements of style”

“Eats, Shoots and Leaves.”

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A few days ago
RayeKaye
It’s Smith, John III. The best authority is the Gregg Reference Manual. I live by it.
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