Bledsoe

The surname Bledsoe is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words “blæd” meaning “fame” or “glory” and “sæ” meaning “sea”. It is believed that the name was originally given to someone who lived near the sea or had achieved fame or glory. Today, Bledsoe is a relatively uncommon surname with less than 10,000 individuals bearing the name in the United States. Notable individuals with the surname Bledsoe include former NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe and American mathematician and physicist Melvin Bledsoe.