All names should be entered using the upper/lowercase letters, punctuation and spacing as indicated by the individual. Many variations exist in our database and attention to detail is critical.Maximum field length is 60 characters.
Examples of actual names in database -- all are correct:
SlatonBarker, Holmes a'Court, L'Hommedieu, Mitchell Green, Hall-Beyer,
de la Cruz, De La Nuez, De Laney, DeLaney, van Riet-Lowe, de Tarr Smith,
delaGuardia Herrero, van der Bent, Vander Meer, Vandermede,
vandenBroek, Van Der Laan, Abu El-Haj, Abuel-Haj.
Hyphens may be used to separate double last names as indicated. If there are two last names that are not hyphenated (as specified by the individual), the two names would also be placed in the last name field.
Example: Mary-Jean Mitchell Green -
'Mitchell Green' is entered in the last name field. 'Mary-Jean' is entered in the first name field. No middle name is entered.
In an alpha sort, this person would appear with the 'M' names.
Apostrophes are used in such names as O'Bryan and Holmes a'Court.
The period is used in names that are written as abbreviations.
Example: St. Clair
** Commas, slashes and the pound (#) sign are never used in the last name field.
Differences in case, spacing and punctuation will affect sorting. Names beginning with a lowercase letter will appear at the end of an alpha sort list. Names with spaces will appear earlier in a sort list. (See Sorting Rules).This kind of problem may be solved by certain report writers.
Example of sort list:
De Laney
DeLaney
de Laney
delaney
If a person has only one name (i.e., Odetta, Cher , Mr. Monroe) then the name is entered in the last name field. If there is no first name, enter a "." (period). Banner requires a first name to be entered. Entering a period when there is no first name satisfies the form requirement and enters a value that is not highly noticeable when printing or viewing.
First Name
Middle Name or Initial
Nonperson Name / Vendor, Organization or Corporation
Preferred First Name (Nickname)
Prefix or Title
Sorting Rules
Suffix