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 artistDaniel Goossens, (b. 1954), French cartoonistSir Eugene Aynsley Goossens, (1893–1962), English conductor and composer, son of Eugène Goossens, filsEugène Goossens, père, (1845–1906), Belgian conductorEugène Goossens, fils, (1867–1958), French conductor and violinistJan Goossens, (b. 1958), Dutch-born American indoor soccer playerJohn Goossens, (b. 1988), Dutch soccer playerBaron John J. Goossens, (1944–2002), Belgian businessmanLéon Goossens, (1897–1988), British oboistMarc Goossens, (b. 1969), Belgian racecar driverMichaël Goossens, (b. 1973), Belgian soccer playerPierre-Lambert Goossens, (1827—1906), Belgian Cardinal of the Roman Catholic ChurchRay Goossens, (1924–1998), Flemish artist, animator and directorRobert Goossens, (b. 1927), French jewelry makerSidonie Goossens, (1899–2004), British harpistSimon Goossens, (1893–1964), Belgian sculptor