Registration Categories

Each study listed in the Register of One-Name Studies is classified into one of three categories, A, B or C. When applying, the member must propose to the Registrar which of the following categories is believed to be the most appropriate to indicate the level of their research on that surname.

Surname for which the member represents a fully constituted one-name society, which publishes a regular one-name periodical or newsletter, researches and collects all references to the registered surname and has collected a substantial body of worldwide data over a period of time. The member has the rights and obligations of membership on behalf of the society.
Surname which the member researches and for which the member collects all references and has accumulated a substantial body of worldwide data over a period of years. The member may or may not produce a newsletter.
Surname for which the member has started a one-name study and has not yet built up a substantial worldwide collection but fully intends to acquire sufficient data to transfer to Category A or B. The member may or may not produce a newsletter.

After Registration, members may apply (with supporting details) to the Registrar for their category to be revised.