Joof

Joof is a West African family name .

origin of the name

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

Name bearer

• Alieu Ebrima Cham Joof (1924–2011), Gambian politician and historian
• Amie Joof Cole (* 1952), Gambian radio journalist
• Amie Joof Conteh , Gambian lawyer and politician
• Badara Joof , Gambian politician
• Bai Modi Joof (1933–1993), Gambian lawyer
• Dodou J. Joof (* 1941), Gambian police officer, athlete and sports official
• George St. Clair Joof (1907–1955), Gambian lawyer and politician
• Hella Joof (* 1962), Danish actress, voice actress, director and screenwriter
• Joseph H. Joof (politician, I) ( Joseph Henry Joof ), Gambian politician (UP)
• Joseph H. Joof (lawyer) ( Joseph Henry Joof ; * 1960), Gambian lawyer, politician and writer
• Louis Joof (* 1989), Gambian beach volleyball player
• Lucretia St. Clair Joof (1913–1982), Gambian politician
• Pa Malick Joof (* 1985), Gambian football player
• Ruggy Joof (* 2001), Gambian soccer player