Bledsoe

The surname Bledsoe is of English origin and is derived from the village of Bledsoe in the county of Northamptonshire. The name is believed to have originally meant “clearing in the woods”. The Bledsoe family played a prominent role in early American history, with notable members including Revolutionary War soldier Isaac Bledsoe and American football quarterback Drew Bledsoe. Today, the surname Bledsoe remains relatively uncommon, but is still carried by descendants of the original Bledsoe family and their relatives.