Traditional Samoan Surnames:
* Afoa: Meaning "the path" or "the way."
* Aiono: Meaning "the place of the sun."
* Alo: Meaning "the child" or "the descendant."
* Fa'avae: Meaning "the foundation."
* Leota: Meaning "the chief" or "the leader."
* Leaupepe: Meaning "the big tree."
* Mata'afa: Meaning "the eye of the chief."
* Moliga: Meaning "the headman" or "the leader."
* Pese: Meaning "the song" or "the melody."
* Tagaloa: Meaning "the powerful one."
Other Common Surnames:
* Fa'asoa: Meaning "the sharing."
* Fuiava: Meaning "the spreading out" or "the unfolding."
* Iosefa: Meaning "the increase."
* Latu: Meaning "the strong one."
* Maile: Meaning "the sandalwood."
* Su'a: Meaning "the rain."
* Tala: Meaning "the story."
* Taulafolau: Meaning "the navigator."
* Va'a: Meaning "the canoe."
Note: Samoan surnames are often based on ancestral lineages, family origins, or distinctive characteristics. Some surnames might be specific to certain islands or regions within Samoa.
It's also important to remember that the spelling of Samoan surnames can vary due to different transliteration methods.