Joof

Joof, is a typical Serer patronym in the Gambia. In French-speaking Senegal, it is written as Diouf, whilst in English-speaking Gambia, it is written as Joof. It is the surname of:


 * Alhaji Alieu Ebrima Cham Joof (1924 – 2011), Gambian historian, author, politician and advocate for Gambia's independence during the colonial era.
 * Alhaji Bai Modi Joof (1933 – 1993), Gambian barrister and defender of free speech and the press, younger brother of Alhaji Alieu Ebrima Cham Joof
 * Hella Joof (born 1962), Danish actress
 * Joseph Henry Joof (born 1960), Gambian lawyer and politician
 * Lamane Jegan Joof (c. 11th century), founder and King of Tukar – present-day Senegal.
 * Maad a Sinig Ama Joof Gnilane Faye Joof (died 1853), King of Sine (Kingdom of Sine)
 * Maad a Sinig Kumba Ndoffene Famak Joof (c. 1810 – 23 August 1871), King Sine
 * Maad a Sinig Mahecor Joof (died 1969), King of Sine
 * Maad Ndaah Njemeh Joof (c. 13th century), King of Lâ (var: Laa or Laah), in Baol, part of modern-day Senegal.
 * Maad Semou Njekeh Joof (18th century), founder of The Royal House of Semou Njekeh Joof
 * Tamsier Joof (born 1973), British dancer, choreographer, and businessman