Goosen

Goosen is a common Afrikaans surname, meaning "son of Goos" ("Goswin"). Notable people with the surname include:

  • Anton Goosen (born 1946), South African musician and songwriter
  • Frank Goosen (born 1966), German cabaret artist and author
  • Glenn Goosen (born 1982), Zimbabwean cricketer
  • Guy Goosen (born 1959), Zimbabwean swimmer
  • Hendrik Goosen (1904–1990), South African fishing captain, discoverer of the coelacanth
  • Jeanne Goosen (born 1938), South African journalist
  • Johan Goosen (born 1993), South African rugby player
  • Mathys Goosen (born 1996), Dutch swimmer
  • Retief Goosen (born 1969), South African golfer
  • Quintin Goosen (1946–2014), Zimbabwean cricketer and umpire
  • Sammy Goosen (1892–?), South African cyclist
  • Wes Goosen (born 1995), South African-born, New Zealand rugby player

Republiek Goosen

Goosen was also the Dutch/Afrikaans name of the State of Goshen (1882–83) in South Africa

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