The surname Goens was first found in Belgium, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Liege, a province in Belgium, center of Walloon country. Within this province the notable towns are Liege, the capital city, seat of the great cathedral of St.Lambert destroyed in 1794. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.
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Early History of the Goens family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Goens research. Another 92 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1548, 1619, 1675, 1680 and 1682 are included under the topic Early Goens History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Goens Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Goene, Gosne, Goens, Gone, Gonel, Guene, Guenet, Guenot, Gueny, Gohn, Kohn and many more.
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Early Notables of the Goens family
The surname was distinguished by many in this era including
Rijcklof Volckertsz. van Goens (1619-1682), Governor of Zeylan and Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies
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Migration of the Goens family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Many settlers were recorded from the mid 17th century onward in the great migration from Europe to the New World.
Contemporary Notables of the name Goens (post 1700)
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Daniel Goens (b. 1948), Belgian silver and two-time bronze medalist track cyclist, active in the 1960s
Belgium
