Bledsoe

The surname Bledsoe has English origins and is derived from a place name in Wiltshire, England. The name is thought to mean “valley of the wolf” or “valley with the wolf pit.” The Bledsoe family is believed to have migrated to America in the early 18th century, settling primarily in Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Notable individuals with the surname Bledsoe include former NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe and American mathematician and philosopher Benjamin Bledsoe.