Bledsoe is a surname with English origins. It is derived from the Old English words “blod” meaning blood, and “saw” meaning marsh or meadow. The name originally referred to someone who lived near a marshy area or meadow that had reddish or bloody soil. Bledsoe has been a relatively uncommon surname throughout history, but it is still in use today. Notable people with the surname include American football player Drew Bledsoe and American novelist and poet Robert Bledsoe.
