Bledsoe

Bledsoe is a surname of English origin, derived from the place name “Bleadney” in Somerset. The name has several variations, including Bledsaw and Bledso. Notable people with this surname include retired NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe and 18th-century American politician and soldier Isaac Bledsoe. The Bledsoe family played a significant role in the settling of Tennessee, with several counties and towns named after them. Today, the surname Bledsoe can be found primarily in the southern United States.