Bledsoe

Bledsoe is a surname of English origin, deriving from the Old English words “blēd” meaning “blood” and “sāw” meaning “sea”. The name was likely first given to someone who lived near the sea or who had a connection to it. Famous Bledsoes include retired NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe and American Revolutionary War soldier Anthony Bledsoe. The name is not very common, ranking as the 3,386th most common surname in the United States according to the 2000 Census.