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

'acipenser' transformed into the scientific classification 'acipenseridae' to denote the family of sturgeons.

Initially, it referred to a specific type of fish, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a family classification for sturgeons.