Bledsoe

The Bledsoe surname has English roots and is believed to have originated from the Old English words “bleodsian” or “blodsian,” meaning “to bleed.” The name may have originally been a nickname for someone with a bleeding disorder or someone who worked as a butcher or surgeon. Today, the Bledsoe surname is most commonly found in the United States, particularly in the southern states. Notable Bledsoes include American football player Drew Bledsoe and physicist John Bledsoe.