Bledsoe

The surname Bledsoe is of English origin and is believed to have originated from a place name in Wiltshire, England. The name is derived from the Old English words “bleods” meaning blood and “hlaw” meaning hill, suggesting that the place was once the site of a bloody battle. Today, the Bledsoe surname is most commonly found in the United States, particularly in the southern states. Notable individuals with the surname include retired NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe and American historian Albert Taylor Bledsoe.