Bledsoe

Bledsoe is a surname with origins in England, specifically in the county of Shropshire. The name is derived from the Old English words “blæd” meaning “fame” and “sǣ” meaning “sea”, suggesting that the original bearer of the name was a seafarer or trader. Today, Bledsoe is a relatively uncommon surname, with the majority of individuals carrying the name residing in the United States. Notable individuals with the surname Bledsoe include former NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe and American historian Albert Taylor Bledsoe.