Bledsoe

The surname Bledsoe is derived from the Old English word “blǣd,” meaning “prosperity” or “glory,” and “sāw,” meaning “sea.” It is a habitational name for someone from a place called Bledsoe, which is believed to be a lost village in the county of Hampshire, England. The Bledsoe family is known for their contributions to American history, including their involvement in the American Revolution and their settlement in the southern United States. Today, the surname can be found worldwide, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom.