Bledsoe

Bledsoe is a surname with deep roots in English and American history. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English words “blǣd” meaning “prosperity” and “sēōh” meaning “hill”. It was first recorded in the 13th century in the county of Staffordshire, England. Bledsoe is most commonly found in the United States today, particularly in the southern states. Notable individuals with this surname include American football player Drew Bledsoe and the Bledsoe brothers, pioneers of the American West.