Diouff Surname
Approximately 5 people bear this surname
Diouff Surname Definition:
This surname has been adopted by members of the Diouf or Joof clan. A historically important clan, they are recorded as far back as the 13th century, when a clan member was King of Laah (now part of Senegal.) The clan's totem is the antelope, which clan members are prohibited from harming.
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| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senegal | 4 | 1:3,644,836 | 6,064 |
| Morocco | 1 | 1:34,476,099 | 111,471 |
Diouff Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This surname has been adopted by members of the Diouf or Joof clan. A historically important clan, they are recorded as far back as the 13th century, when a clan member was King of Laah (now part of Senegal.) The clan's totem is the antelope, which clan members are prohibited from harming. It is believed that members of the clan become antelope when they die.
Diouff Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Diouff Come From? nationality or country of origin
Diouff has its highest incidence in Senegal. It can also occur as a variant:. Click here to see other potential spellings of this name.
How Common Is The Last Name Diouff? popularity and diffusion
The last name is the 8,193,072nd most frequently occurring family name globally It is held by around 1 in 1,457,509,183 people. The last name is mostly found in Africa, where 100 percent of Diouff reside; 80 percent reside in West Africa and 80 percent reside in Senegambia Africa.
The last name is most frequently used in Senegal, where it is borne by 4 people, or 1 in 3,644,836. In Senegal it is most common in: Dakar Region, where 25 percent are found, Fatick Region, where 25 percent are found and Kaffrine Region, where 25 percent are found. Without taking into account Senegal this surname exists in one country. It is also common in Morocco, where 20 percent are found.
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