Goossens
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Goossens is a Dutch-language patronymic surname meaning "son of Goos" (Goswin). It is the 8th most common name in Belgium.[1] Notable people with the surname include:
- Ben Goossens, Belgian ad agency art director and photomontage artist
- Daniel Goossens, (b. 1954), French cartoonist
- Sir Eugene Aynsley Goossens, (1893–1962), English conductor and composer, son of Eugène Goossens, fils
- Eugène Goossens, père, (1845–1906), Belgian conductor
- Eugène Goossens, fils, (1867–1958), French conductor and violinist
- Jan Goossens, (b. 1958), Dutch-born American indoor soccer player
- John Goossens, (b. 1988), Dutch soccer player
- Baron John J. Goossens, (1944–2002), Belgian businessman
- Léon Goossens, (1897–1988), British oboist
- Marc Goossens, (b. 1969), Belgian racecar driver
- Michaël Goossens, (b. 1973), Belgian soccer player
- Pierre-Lambert Goossens, (1827—1906), Belgian Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church
- Ray Goossens, (1924–1998), Flemish artist, animator and director
- Robert Goossens, (b. 1927), French jewelry maker
- Sidonie Goossens, (1899–2004), British harpist
- Simon Goossens, (1893–1964), Belgian sculptor