Bledsoe

Bledsoe is a surname of English origin. It is believed to have originated from a village named Bletsoe in Bedfordshire, England. The name was first recorded in the 13th century and has since spread to other English-speaking countries. Notable people with the surname Bledsoe include American football player Drew Bledsoe and musician Fontella Bass (born Bledsoe). The name is also associated with the Bledsoe County in Tennessee, named after Anthony Bledsoe, a prominent early settler in the area.