Joof

Joof is a West African family name.

Origin of the name

Joof is a common patronymic in Gambia educated surname, originated in the Serer in Senegal. The common variant in the French-speaking Senegal is Diouf.

Bearers of the name

  • Alieu Ebrima Cham Joof (1924-2011), Gambian politician and historian
  • Bai modes Joof (1933-1993), Gambian lawyer
  • George St. Clair Joof (1907-1955), politician in the West African British colony of Gambia
  • Hella Joof (born 1962 ), Danish actress, voice actress, director and screenwriter
  • Joseph Henry Joof ( born 1960 ), Gambian lawyer and politician and writer
  • Lucretia St. Clair Joof (1913-1982), politician in the West African British colony of Gambia
  • Pa Malick Joof ( born 1985 ), Gambian football player
  • Family name
  • African People Name
  • Culture ( Gambia)
The Gambia Serer people Alhaji Alieu Ebrima Cham Joof Alhaji Bai Modi Joof
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