Bledsoe

The Bledsoe surname is of English origin, derived from the place name Bletsoe in Bedfordshire. The name was first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as “Bletso”, and over time, evolved into the surname Bledsoe. Notable bearers of the name include Anthony Bledsoe, an American politician and military leader, and Drew Bledsoe, a former NFL quarterback. Today, the surname Bledsoe is most commonly found in the United States, particularly in the southern states.