Bledsoe

Bledsoe is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English words “bleo” meaning blue, and “sceaga” meaning copse or thicket. It is a locational surname, indicating that the first bearer of the name was from a place called Bledsoe. The name has been recorded in various forms throughout history, including Blidhus, Bledehus, and Bletso. Notable people with the surname Bledsoe include retired NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe and author and educator Benjamin Bledsoe.