Bledsoe

Bledsoe is a surname with roots in England and Scotland. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words “bleodsian” or “blod” which means blood. The name may have been given to someone who worked as a blood-letter, a practitioner of bloodletting, or had a ruddy complexion. Bledsoe has also been associated with the Scottish name Bletsoe. Notable individuals with the surname include retired NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe and American Revolutionary War soldier Isaac Bledsoe.