Samoans or Samoan people (Samoan: tagata Sāmoa) are the Indigenous Polynesian people of the Samoan Islands, an archipelago in Polynesia, who speak the Samoan language.

The capital and largest city is Apia. The Lapita people discovered and settled the Samoan Islands around 3,500 years ago. They developed a Samoan language and Samoan cultural ident

Jun 1, 2026 · Samoan is believed to be among the oldest of the Polynesian tongues and is closely related to the Maori, Tahitian, Hawaiian, and Tongan languages. A large number of

Sep 19, 2025 · What Ethnicity is Samoan? Samoans are of Polynesian ancestry, thought to have originated from early Polynesians, known as the Lapita, who came from the Malay Penins

Jun 1, 2026 · Samoan is believed to be among the oldest of the Polynesian tongues and is closely related to the Maori, Tahitian, Hawaiian, and Tongan languages. A large number of

According to Samoan mythology and legends, its people descended from the gods and heavens to inhabit these tropical Pacific islands. Many of Samoa’s ancient stories are told thro

Samoan culture is of Polynesian heritage and is proudly based on fa’a Samoa which translates as ‘The Samoan Way’. Many Samoans live in tight-knit villages where family and ta

Sep 28, 2024 · The Samoan diaspora has played an important role in the economic modernization of the islands while also creating challenges around cultural preservation and identi

Apr 16, 2025 · Despite modern influences, the Samoan way of life remains remarkably resilient. Samoa has developed as an independent nation with its own government, economy, and f

Samoan Solutions is a local non profit organization, based in San Mateo County. We exist to help enhance the lives of our Pacific Islander Community in the San Francisco, Bay Area