'acipenserid' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'acipenser,' where 'aci-' meant 'sharp' and 'penser' meant 'to weigh.'

'acipenser' transformed into the scientific classification 'Acipenseridae,' and eventually became the modern English word 'acipenserid.'

Initially, it referred to a type of fish known for its sharp snout, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.