Bledsoe

Bledsoe is a surname with roots in England and America. Its origins can be traced back to the Old English word “bloe,” meaning blue, and “soe,” meaning hill. The name was first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as “Bledesou.” Notable individuals with the surname include retired NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe and American Revolutionary War soldier Isaac Bledsoe. Today, the Bledsoe surname continues to be found primarily in the United States, particularly in the southern states.