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