Bledsoe

Bledsoe is a surname with English origins. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word “blith,” which means “happy” or “cheerful,” and “sae,” meaning “lake” or “sea.” The Bledsoe family is said to have originated from the village of Bledsoe in Shropshire, England. The name has also been associated with notable figures in American history, such as Anthony Bledsoe, a prominent settler in early Tennessee. Today, the surname Bledsoe can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in the United States.