Bledsoe

Bledsoe is a surname with English origins, derived from a place name meaning “clearing in the woods.” It is most commonly found in the southern United States, particularly in Kentucky and Tennessee. Notable individuals with the surname Bledsoe include retired NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe and American mathematician and philosopher Benjamin Bledsoe. Despite its relatively common usage, the surname Bledsoe remains distinctive and recognizable, offering a link to a family’s heritage and history.