Bledsoe

The surname Bledsoe is of English origin and is derived from the village of Bledsoe in the county of Buckinghamshire. The name was originally spelled as “Bletsoe” and meant “clearing in the woods”. Over time, the spelling of the name evolved to its current form. Notable people with the surname Bledsoe include former NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe and American historian and author Benjamin Bledsoe. Today, the surname Bledsoe can be found across the United States and in other parts of the world.