Bledsoe

Bledsoe is a surname of English origin, derived from the village of Bledisloe in Gloucestershire. The name may also refer to the Bledsoe family of Tennessee, who were influential in the early development of the state. Notable Bledsoes include football player Drew Bledsoe and musician Fontella Bass, whose birth name was Fontella Mae Bledsoe. The Bledsoe coat of arms features a shield with a silver lion rampant on a blue background, symbolizing strength and courage. Today, the surname is found primarily in the United States.