Joof, is a typical Sererpatronym 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
^Ethiopiques n°54 revue semestrielle de culture négro-africaine Nouvelle série volume 7 2e semestre 1991
^Niokhobaye Diouf. Chronique du royaume du Sine. suivie de Notes sur les traditions orales et les sources écrites concernant le royaume du Sine.
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