Bledsoe

Bledsoe is a surname with English origins, derived from a village called Bledsoe in the county of Buckinghamshire. The name has also been linked to the Old English words “bleodsian” meaning “to sacrifice” and “bleotan” meaning “to blossom.” Notable individuals with the Bledsoe surname include retired NBA player Eric Bledsoe and American Revolutionary War soldier Isaac Bledsoe. Today, the Bledsoe name can be found across the United States, particularly in the southern states where it has been present for centuries.