Bledsoe

The surname Bledsoe is of English origin and is derived from a place name in Wiltshire, England. The name is said to come from the Old English words “blæd” and “sāw,” meaning “cultivated land near a river.” The Bledsoe family has a rich history in America, with notable figures such as Anthony Bledsoe, a pioneer and soldier in Tennessee, and Drew Bledsoe, a former NFL quarterback. Today, the Bledsoe name can be found across the United States, with many descendants carrying on the family legacy.