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, Gambian historian, author, politician and advocate for Gambia's independence during the colonial era.
- Alhaji Bai Modi Joof, Gambian barrister and defender of free speech and the press, younger brother of Alhaji Alieu Ebrima Cham Joof
- Hella Joof, actress
- Joseph Henry Joof, Gambien lawyer and politician
- Lamane Jegan Joof, founder and King of Tukar - present-day Senegal.
- Maad a Sinig Ama Joof Gnilane Faye Joof, King of Sine
- Maad a Sinig Kumba Ndoffene Famak Joof, King Sine
- Maad a Sinig Mahecor Joof, King of Sine
- Maad Ndaah Njemeh Joof, King of Lâ, in Baol, part of modern-day Senegal.
- Maad Semou Njekeh Joof, founder of The Royal House of Semou Njekeh Joof
- Tamsier Joof, dancer, choreographer, businessman
