Bledsoe

Bledsoe is a surname with English origins, believed to have originated from the village of Bledsoe in Buckinghamshire. It is an occupational name for a metalworker, derived from the Old English word “bleydsian” meaning to “blaze or shine.” The name is most commonly found in the United States, particularly in the southern states. Notable individuals with the surname Bledsoe include American football player Drew Bledsoe and historian Anthony Bledsoe.