Bledsoe

Bledsoe is an American surname with roots dating back to the early 1700s. Its origins can be traced to English, Scottish, and Irish ancestry. The name is derived from the Old English words “blǣd” meaning “fame” or “glory” and “sāw” meaning “sea” or “lake”. Today, Bledsoe is a relatively uncommon surname, with most individuals bearing the name residing in the southern United States. Notable individuals with the surname Bledsoe include former NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe and American mathematician and physicist John Bledsoe.