Bledsoe

Bledsoe is a surname with English roots, deriving from the Old English words “blǣd” meaning “fame” or “glory,” and “sāw” meaning “mound” or “hill.” The name has been in use since medieval times and has been spelled variously as Bledso, Bledsaw, and Bledshaw. Notable individuals with the surname Bledsoe include retired NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe and American Revolutionary War soldier Isaac Bledsoe. Today, the surname is primarily found in the southern United States.