Blog — Samoans

Imagine exploring the vast, unknown waters of the Pacific Ocean thousands of years ago on an unknown journey with no clear destination in sight; such was the experience of Lapita people, the ancestors of modern Polynesians like Samoans. But here is something which often provokes debate: are Samoans Asian? This topic delves deep into migration theories suggesting Samoans came from Lapita people from Asia sailing over to Samoa. Let's investigate this intriguing subject further while uncovering all aspects of Samoan history, culture and migration that make up their identity as people today. Lapita people are widely recognized as the forebears...

Samoan immigration to the U.S. is a fascinating story involving history, work, family relationships and sports. Let's explore a few reasons why so many Samoans have chosen to settle in the US and also how our people have made an impactful mark in America. According to estimates from recent surveys conducted, it is estimated that there are approximately 243,682 Americans of Samoan descent residing in the US as of 2021. This includes people born both in American Samoa and its Independent State of Samoa as well as those with partial Samoan heritage.   California has the largest Samoan population in...