Gosse

Gosse is a surname of English origin. It has appeared in English records since the early modern period and is found in English-speaking countries today. The name is borne by several notable individuals across disciplines, particularly in literature, science, and exploration.

Notable people with the surname include Edmund Gosse (1849–1928), an English poet, critic, and biographer known for his literary scholarship and memoirs; Philip Henry Gosse (1810–1888), an English naturalist and popularizer of science who wrote extensively on marine life; and William Christie Gosse, an Australian explorer who contributed to the exploration of the Australian interior.

The name’s distribution is greatest in the United Kingdom, with presence in Australia, Canada, and other Commonwealth countries due to historical migration. Variants of the surname include Goss.