Bledsoe

Bledsoe is a surname with English origins, derived from the Old English words “bleed” meaning “to bleed” and “scho” meaning “marshy land.” The name is associated with various notable figures, including retired NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe and American Revolutionary War general Isaac Bledsoe. Bledsoe may also be spelled “Bledsaw” or “Bledso.” The name’s history and …

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Worrell

The Worrell surname has English origins and is believed to have derived from the Old English words “worðig” meaning enclosure and “hyll” meaning hill. It was first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as “Worthel” and has since undergone various spelling variations. Notable individuals with the Worrell surname include West Indian cricket player Clyde …

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Bledsoe

The surname Bledsoe has roots in both English and Scottish history. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English words “blæd” meaning “breadth” and “sæ” meaning “sea,” or from the Scottish Gaelic word “bladh” meaning “bounty” or “abundance.” The Bledsoe family has a rich history in the United States, with notable members …

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Gillespie

Gillespie is a Scottish and Irish surname, derived from the Gaelic “MacGilleEasbuig” meaning “son of the bishop’s servant.” It is most commonly found in Scotland and Ulster, Northern Ireland. Notable people with the surname Gillespie include jazz musician Dizzy Gillespie, mathematician John Gillespie, and politician Bob Gillespie. The Gillespie Clan has a history dating back …

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