Find out how popular the last name Diouf is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Diouf.

Diouf, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Diouf surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Diouf in America

Diouf is the 32438th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Diouf surname appeared 709 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Diouf.

We can also compare 2010 data for Diouf to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Diouf

The surname Diouf originates from Senegal in West Africa. It is derived from the Wolof language, one of the major languages spoken in Senegal. The name is believed to have its roots in the Wolof word "diof," which means "village" or "hamlet."

The earliest recorded instances of the Diouf surname can be traced back to the 15th century in Senegal. During this time, the name was often associated with individuals from specific villages or regions within the country. As the name spread over time, it became more widely adopted by various Wolof-speaking communities.

One of the earliest known references to the Diouf surname can be found in the writings of Portuguese explorer Alvise Cadamosto, who traveled along the coast of West Africa in the 15th century. Cadamosto documented his encounters with local populations, including individuals bearing the Diouf name.

In the 17th century, the Diouf surname appeared in records related to the trans-Atlantic slave trade, as some individuals with this name were forcibly transported from Senegal to the Americas during this tragic period.

Notable individuals throughout history who have carried the Diouf surname include:

1. Ibrahima Diouf (1865-1939), a Senegalese political leader and activist who played a significant role in the resistance against French colonial rule.

2. Léopold Sédar Senghor (1906-2001), a celebrated Senegalese poet, philosopher, and statesman who served as the first President of Senegal from 1960 to 1980.

3. El Hadji Diouf (born 1981), a former professional footballer who represented Senegal in numerous international competitions, including the 2002 FIFA World Cup.

4. Fatou Diome (born 1968), a renowned Senegalese writer and author of several acclaimed novels, including "The Belly of the Atlantic" and "Crab Bazaar."

5. Souleymane Diouf (born 1974), a Senegalese professional basketball player who played in various leagues around the world, including the NBA.

While the Diouf surname is primarily associated with Senegal, it has also spread to other parts of West Africa and beyond due to migration patterns. However, its origins can be traced back to the Wolof culture and language, deeply rooted in the history and traditions of Senegal.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Diouf

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Diouf.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Diouf was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Diouf has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Diouf was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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