Bledsoe

Bledsoe is a surname of English origin that is derived from the Old English words “blǣd” meaning “fame” and “sāw” meaning “sea”. The name was likely given to someone who lived near or worked on the coast or who had achieved fame in some way. The Bledsoe surname has been found in various parts of England and was brought to America by early settlers. Today, it is a relatively uncommon surname with only a few thousand individuals bearing the name in the United States.