Bledsoe

The surname Bledsoe is of English origin and is derived from the name of a village in Gloucestershire, England called “Bledisloe.” The name likely means “Bleda’s clearing,” with Bleda being an Old English personal name and “clearing” referring to an open space in a forest. Today, Bledsoe is a relatively uncommon surname, with most individuals bearing the name residing in the United States. Notable individuals with the surname Bledsoe include former NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe and American mathematician and statistician Leonard Bledsoe.