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.
Notable members of the family include:
- Alexander King Sample, Catholic bishop in Michigan
- Bill Sample, member of the Arkansas State Senate
- Billy Sample, former professional baseball player
- Drew Sample, American football player
- James Sample, American producer
- Joe Sample, American jazz musician
- Johnny Sample, former professional American football defensive back
- Steven B. Sample, president of the University of Southern California
- Tex Sample, sociologist of religion
- Tim Sample, New England humorist
