Bledsoe

The surname Bledsoe is of English origin and has several possible meanings. It may be derived from the Old English words “bleodsian” or “blod” which mean “to bleed” or “blood,” respectively. Another possibility is that it comes from the village of Bledisloe in Gloucestershire, England. Bledsoe has been a relatively uncommon surname throughout history, but notable individuals with this surname include retired NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe and American author and poet Robert Bledsoe.