Bledsoe

Bledsoe Meaning & Origin

About Bledsoe
The surname Bledsoe is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "blæd" meaning "blade" or "leaf" and "sceaga" meaning "shelter" or "shade." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a leafy or shady area. Over time, the surname Bledsoe has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Bledsoe is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Bledsoe: 18,510
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,948
  • Frequency per 100k people: 6.28

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bledsoe based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLTS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B40320
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B L EH1 D S OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈblɛdsoʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B432

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bledsoe in Braille

Here's how to represent Bledsoe in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Bledsoe in braille

How to sign the name Bledsoe using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Bledsoe using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Bledsoe in sign language

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