Bledsoe is a surname with English origins. The name is believed to have originated from a place called Bletsoe in Bedfordshire, England. The Bledsoe family has a rich history, with notable figures such as Anthony Bledsoe, a soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War. The name has also been popularized in modern times by NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe. Today, Bledsoe is a relatively rare surname, with only a few thousand individuals bearing the name worldwide.