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

Afrikaans West Germanic language, spoken in South Africa and Namibia

Afrikaans is a West Germanic language spoken in South Africa, Namibia and, to a lesser extent, Botswana and Zimbabwe. It evolved from the Dutch vernacular of South Holland spoken by the mainly Dutch settlers of what is now South Africa, where it gradually began to develop distinguishing characteristics in the course of the 18th century. Hence, it is a daughter language of Dutch, and was previously referred to as "Cape Dutch" or "kitchen Dutch". However, it is also variously described as a creole or as a partially creolised language. The term is ultimately derived from Dutch Afrikaans-Hollands meaning "African Dutch".

Goos is a Dutch and Low German masculine given name, a short form of Goswin, as well as a patronymic surname.

Goswin is a Germanic male given name originally meaning "friend (win) of the Goths (gos)" As Gosewijn, Goswijn or Gozewijn it was quite common in the Middle Ages in the Low Countries. Latinized versions include Gos(s)uinus, Gosvinus, and Goswinus, while in French the name has been rendered Gosvin and Gossuin.

Anton Goosen is a South African musician and songwriter. He became a pivotal figure in Afrikaans music and is generally regarded as the father of Afrikaans Rock.

Frank Goosen German cabaret artist

Frank Goosen is a German cabaret artist and author.

Glenn Goosen is a former Zimbabwean cricketer. He was a left-handed batsman and a right-arm off-break bowler and wicket-keeper. He was born in Harare.

Republiek Goosen

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

State of Goshen short-lived Boer Republic in southern Africa

Goshen, officially known as the State of Goshen was a short-lived Boer Republic in southern Africa founded by Boers opposing British rule in the region.

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Goossen is a Dutch surname, meaning "son of Goos/Goossen" ("Goswin"). Notable people with this name include:

Goossens is a Dutch-language patronymic surname meaning "son of Goos/Goossen" (Goswin). It is the 8th most common name in Belgium. Notable people with the surname include:

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