Bledsoe

Bledsoe is a surname with roots in England and Scotland. The name derives from a small town in England called Bletsoe. The name was also associated with the Bledisloe Hundred, a former division of Gloucestershire. Notable Bledsoes include Drew Bledsoe, a former NFL quarterback, and Benjamin Bledsoe, an American mathematician and astronomer. The Bledsoe family crest features a shield with a red and gold diagonal stripe, symbolizing strength and valor. Today, the surname Bledsoe can be found throughout the United States and in other countries around the world.