Goosen is a common Afrikaans surname, meaning "son of Goos" ("Goswin"). Notable people with the surname include:Anton Goosen, South African musician and songwriter Frank Goosen, German cabaret artist and author Glenn Goosen, Zimbabwean cricketer Guy Goosen, Zimbabwean swimmer Hendrik Goosen (1904–1990), South African fishing captain, discoverer of the coelacanth Jeanne Goosen, South African journalist Johan Goosen, South African rugby player Mathys Goosen, Dutch swimmer Retief Goosen, South African golfer Quintin Goosen (1946–2014), Zimbabwean cricketer and umpire Sammy Goosen (1892–?), South African cyclist Wes Goosen, South African-born, New Zealand rugby player
