Bledsoe

Bledsoe is a surname with roots in English and Scottish ancestry. The name derives from a location in Gloucestershire, England called Bledisloe, which means “Bledda’s clearing”. The name was brought to Scotland by English settlers and can be found in early Scottish records. Notable individuals with the surname Bledsoe include retired NBA player Eric Bledsoe and American football player Drew Bledsoe. Today, the name is found predominantly in the United States.