Travis’ or Travis’s?

Travis’ and Travis’s are both correct possessive forms of the name Travis. However, the choice between them depends on the style guide you follow. In AP Style, you should use Travis’, while in the Chicago Manual of Style, Travis’s is preferred.

Below is a table showing the various forms of the name Travis

Form	Example
Singular	Travis
Plural	Travises
Singular possessive	Travis’ / Travis’s
Plural possessive	Travises’

The name Travis is relatively common in English-speaking countries.

There are two acceptable singular  possessive forms for Travis. Travis’ should be used in AP Style, while Travis’s is the preferred form according to the Chicago Manual of Style.

Here are examples showing how to use  each form in a sentence:

Singular: Travis was the first student to report for class this morning.

Plural: The Travises are hosting a barbecue this weekend.

Singular possessive: Jason Travis‘ guitar was missing from the studio.

Singular possessive: Mrs. Travis’s garden is flourishing this season.

Plural possessive: The Travises’ vacation plans were postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.

Differentiating between the singular possessive forms can sometimes be challenging, especially since they sound the same. 

However, it’s still important to clarify things especially where ownership is concerned when multiple members of the Travis family are involved.

Travis’

Travis’ is a correct singular possessive form of the surname Travis. It indicates that something belongs to one member of the Travis family.

• Travis‘ passion for hiking led him to explore many remote trails.

According to the  AP Style, which is commonly used in journalistic writing, Travis’ should be used.

Additionally, when using the singular possessive form of Travis, ensure that it is clear that multiple Travises do not own the object. If multiple family members possess something, use the plural possessive instead.

• The Travises‘ vacation home is located by the lake.

Travis’s

Travis’s is also a correct singular possessive form for the surname Travis. It shows possession by a member of the Travis family.

• Sarah Travis’s dedication to her work earned her a promotion.

Moreover, Travis’s is the more standard version of the singular possessive and is often preferred in formal and legal writing.

Remember to use Travis’s in texts or documents following the Chicago Manual of Style.

When multiple members of the Travis family possess something, the plural possessive form Travises’ should be used.

• The Travises’ annual family reunion is always a memorable event.