About Goos
The surname Goos is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Middle Dutch word "goos," meaning "goose." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who either worked with geese or had goose-like characteristics. The surname Goos is relatively common in the Netherlands and may have variations in spelling, such as Goossens or Goosen.
The surname Goos is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Goos based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Goos is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Goos in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Goos using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.