Senghors

Senghors is a surname of French origin, most notably associated with Léopold Sédar Senghor, a prominent figure in 20th-century African and French literature and politics. Léopold Sédar Senghor was born in Senegal in 1906 and became the first president of Senegal, serving from 1960 to 1980. He was also a celebrated poet and essayist, and a key proponent of the concept of Négritude, a literary and ideological movement that affirmed African cultural identity.

The name Senghor itself likely derives from a Wolof word, a major ethnic group in Senegal, though its precise meaning or etymology is not widely documented in common historical records. Individuals bearing the surname Senghor can be found primarily in Senegal and among the Senegalese diaspora. While Léopold Sédar Senghor is the most globally recognized bearer of the name, other individuals with the surname have also contributed to various fields, including arts, academia, and public service. The surname is a significant marker of Senegalese heritage and identity.