Bledsoe

Bledsoe is a surname with English roots, deriving from the Old English words “blēd” meaning “blood” and “sā” meaning “sea”. The name was originally given to those who lived near a body of water or worked on boats. Notable individuals with the surname Bledsoe include retired NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe and American mathematician and philosopher Benjamin Bledsoe. The name is relatively uncommon, with fewer than 10,000 individuals in the United States bearing the surname.