Bledsoe

Bledsoe is a surname with English origins, derived from the Old English words “blēd” meaning “blood” and “sāw” meaning “sea.” It was likely an occupational name for someone who worked on or near the sea. Famous individuals with the Bledsoe surname include American football player Drew Bledsoe and British mathematician Basil Bledsoe. Today, the surname is found primarily in the United States, with a concentration in the southern states.