Concise AACR2rule 31B1: Names containing surnames

31B1. Names containing surnames.

If a person is identified by a name that contains a surname:
  1. 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
  2. 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.

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