Bledsoe

Bledsoe is a surname of English origin, deriving from the Old English words “blǣd” meaning “prosperity” and “sāw” meaning “sea.” It is believed to have originated as a locational name, referring to a place by the sea where crops were prosperous. Today, the surname is most commonly found in the United States, particularly in the southern states. Notable individuals with the surname Bledsoe include American football quarterback Drew Bledsoe and American physicist John Bledsoe.