Bledsoe

Bledsoe is an English surname of uncertain origin. It is believed to be a locational name derived from the Old English words “blede” meaning “a valley” and “scoh” meaning “thicket.” Another theory suggests that it may be derived from the Middle English word “bledes” meaning “blades.” Bledsoe is a relatively uncommon surname and is most commonly found in the United States. Notable individuals with the surname include retired American football player Drew Bledsoe and American author and historian Albert Taylor Bledsoe.