Thioub

Thioub is a Wolof surname, common in Senegal and The Gambia. It is often associated with the Tijaniyya Sufi order, a prominent Islamic order in West Africa. The name, like many Senegalese surnames, may have originated from ancestral lineages, occupational roles, or geographical locations. Due to the oral traditions prevalent in the region's history, the specific etymology of the name "Thioub" can be difficult to trace definitively without genealogical research within specific families. The prevalence of the name signifies a connection to the cultural and historical fabric of the Wolof people and their Islamic heritage.