"Booth" Was Not John Wilkes Real Last Name?

[marieandlouis]

Hello Everyone,

I just happened to come across a very interesting bit of information on Facebook. I was doing some research on the Booth's living relatives, when I came across a page on Facebook under "Booth Family History". I started reading all of the family's posts and then I read something I couldn't believe. I'm sorry I don't know how to upload this info from Facebook, but this is what one of the " Booth" family members said_

"Many people ask if we are related to John Wilkes Booth. We are not. The reason we are not is that he is not actually a Booth. He comes from a long line of Spanish Jews in England that were Shakespearian actors. Their last name was BOTHA. Back in those days, Booth was a name of nobility so they changed their last name to boost their popularity."

Can this be true??? Has anyone on this forum ever heard of this? I really wonder if the person who wrote this statement is correct????