Bledsoe

The surname Bledsoe has its origins in England and is derived from a place called Bletsoe in Bedfordshire. It was first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as “Blechesden”, meaning “valley of the bleaching ground”. Over time, the name evolved to Bledsoe. Today, it is primarily found in the United States, where it is most common in the southern states. Notable people with this surname include retired NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe and historian Anthony Bledsoe.