Samples is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Ed Samples (1921–1991), pioneering American stock car driver Jim Samples (born 1963), American businessman and media executive John Samples (born 1950s), American political theorist and author Junior Samples (1926–1983), American comedian Keith Samples (born 1955/56), American filmmaker Mike Samples (born 1950), professional Canadian football player Pete Samples (fl. 2000s–2010s), name of Canadian musician Brent Freedman
See also Sample (surname)