31B.
Apply the following subrules to decide
the form of name by which a person is commonlly known.
31B1. Names containing surnames.
If a person is identified by a name
that contains a surname:
- use the form of name that appears in the chief
sources of information (see rule 0A) of mainfestations of works by
that person in his or her language
- if the chief source of information are of little
or no help (as, for example, with ainters, sculptors, and
choreographers), or if the person is not primarily known as
a creator of works (as, for example, with politicians and motion
picture actors), use the form found in reference sources, other
books, and articles issued in the person's language or country of
residence or activity.
31B2. Names not containing surnames.
If a person is identified by a name that does
not contain a surname:
- use the name by which he
or she is identified in English-language reference sources
- if you cannot find the name in
English-language reference sources available to you, use the form
of name that appears in the chief sources of information (see rule
0A) of maifestations of works by that person in his or her
language.
