Bledsoe

Bledsoe is a surname of English origin. It derives from the Old English words “blǣd” and “sǣ,” meaning “broad” and “lake,” respectively. The name originally referred to someone who lived near a broad lake. Today, Bledsoe is a relatively uncommon surname, but it can be found in various parts of the English-speaking world, including the United States. Notable people with the surname Bledsoe include former NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe and American civil rights activist Angela Davis’ mother, Sallye Bledsoe.