Summary

The surname Bledsoe is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name 'Bleddus,' meaning 'blaeclý-famed.' It is believed to have originated in Yorkshire and spread to other parts of England over time. The Bledsoe family has a rich history dating back centuries.
There are
18510
Bledsoes in the USA
Bledsoe is the
1948th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Bledsoe

DrewBledsoe

Drew Bledsoe is a former American football quarterback who played for the New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills, and Dallas Cowboys in the NFL.

MelvinBledsoe

Melvin Bledsoe is the father of Carlos Bledsoe, also known as Abdulhakim Mujahid Muhammad, who was convicted for the 2009 Little Rock military recruiting office shooting.

CarlosBledsoe

Carlos Bledsoe, also known as Abdulhakim Mujahid Muhammad, is an American citizen who was convicted of the 2009 Little Rock military recruiting office shooting.

TempleHouston

Temple Houston was an American attorney and politician, best known as the youngest son of General Sam Houston.

RobertBledsoe

Robert Bledsoe Mayfield was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives.

M.Coleman

M. Coleman Bledsoe was a Confederate States Army officer during the American Civil War.

EricBledsoe

Eric Bledsoe is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA.

JadenBledsoe

Jaden Bledsoe is an American entrepreneur and founder of the technology consulting company 'Bledsoe Technologies'.

TanyaBledsoe

Tanya Bledsoe is an American actress and producer, known for her work in independent films and television series.

DarrenBledsoe

Darren Bledsoe is an Australian rules football player who has represented the Geelong Football Club in the Australian Football League.

Bledsoe Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Bledsoe' has English origins. It is derived from the Old English personal name 'Bleta' and the Old Norse personal name 'Blitr'. The suffix '-soe' indicates the town or settlement associated with the personal name.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Bledsoe' is primarily found in the United States, particularly in the southern states. It is less common in other English-speaking countries.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Bledsoe' include 'Blades', 'Bledshaw', and 'Blethsoe'.
Migration and ImmigrationThe Bledsoe name was brought to the United States by early English settlers. Many Bledsoe families can be traced back to colonial Virginia and Kentucky.