The surname Sample may refer to:
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
James Sample (1910–1995), American producer
Joe Sample (1939–2014), American jazz musician
Johnny Sample (1937–2005), former professional American football defensive back
Steven B. Sample, president of the University of Southern California
Tex Sample (born 1934), sociologist of religion
Tim Sample (born 1951), New England humorist
