* Sample (statistics) is a subset of a population. * SAMPLE History, a mnemonic acronym for questions first responders should ask * The USS Sample (FF-1048), a frigate in the U.S. Navy * A specimen of something - a material, substance, product, population, sound * (As a verb: to sample) The process of taking a specimen of something People with the surname Sample include: * Alexander King Sample, a Catholic bishop in Michigan * Billy Sample, a former professional baseball player * James Sample, an American conductor * Joe Sample, an American jazz musician * Johnny Sample, a former professional American football defensive back * Steven B. Sample, president of the University of Southern California * Tex Sample, a sociologist of religion * Tim Sample, a New England humorist