Bledsoe

Bledsoe is a surname of English origin, derived from a place name meaning “valley with the stream” in Old English. The name was first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as “Blechesdon”. Notable people with the surname include NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe, historian and author Albert Taylor Bledsoe, and musician Anthony Bledsoe. The name has also been featured in popular culture, including in the TV series “The Vampire Diaries”. Today, Bledsoe remains a relatively uncommon surname.