Sample (surname)
The surname Sample is most likely a version of the name Semple/Sempill, the Clan Sempill being a lowland Scottish clan originating near Glasgow, Scotland. Some members of the clan emigrated to northern Ireland and America.
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Notable members of the family include:
- Alexander King Sample (born 1960), Catholic bishop in Michigan
- Bill Sample (born 1946), member of the Arkansas State Senate
- Billy Sample (born 1955), former professional baseball player
- Drew Sample (born 1996), American football player
- James Sample (1910–1995), American producer
- Joe Sample (1939–2014), American jazz musician
- Johnny Sample (1937–2005), former professional American football defensive back
- Robert Sample (died 1718), North American pirate
- Steven B. Sample, president of the University of Southern California
- Tex Sample (born 1934), sociologist of religion
- Tim Sample (born 1951), New England humorist
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