Samaras (Greek: Σαμαράς; feminine: Samara) is a Greek surname meaning 'saddler'. Notable people with the surname include:

• Antonis Samaras (born 1951), Greek politician; Prime Minister of Greece, 2012–15
• Georgios Samaras (born 1985), Greek footballer
• Ioannis Samaras (born 1961), Greek footballer
• Katherine Samaras, Australian endocrinologist
• Kos Samaras (born 1970/71), Australian political consultant
• Lucas Samaras (born 1936), Greek-American art photographer
• Nikos Samaras (1970–2013), Greek volleyball player
• Nick Samaras (born 1952), American poet
• Spyridon Samaras (1861–1917), Greek composer
• Tim Samaras (1957–2013), American weather researcher and "storm chaser"
• Tryphon Samaras (born 1969), Greek hairdresser and television personality