Bledsoe

Bledsoe is a surname with English roots, likely originating from the village of Bledsoe in Yorkshire. The name has undergone several spelling variations throughout history, including Bledso, Bledshaw, and Bletsoe. Famous Bledsoes include retired NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe and Revolutionary War figure Anthony Bledsoe. The surname has also been featured in literature, such as in the novel “The Curse of the Bambino,” which follows a fictional family of Bledsoes cursed by the Boston Red Sox.