Pearl oysters are not closely related to true oysters, being members of a distinct family, the feathered oysters (Pteriidae). Both cultured pearls and natural pearls can be extracted from pearl oysters, though other molluscs, such as the freshwater mussels, also yield pearls of commercial value.irst attested in English during the 14th century, the word oyster comes from Old French oistre, in turn from Latin ostrea, the feminine form of ostreum, which is the latinisation of the Greek á½ÏÏÏÎµÎ¿Î½ (ostreon), oyster. Compare á½ÏÏÎ­Î¿Î½ (osteon), bone.
Where did the last name Houston originate. Answer. The last name Houston originated from the parish of Houston, in Renfrewshire, It means 'settlement' or 'village'. ChaCha!
Tucker Surname Origin:Irish The Tucker surname is derived from the Gaelic O Tualhair or Tuachair meaning âpeople der.â According to Woulfe, this was the name of two distinct septs, one of the Ely-OâCarroll Territory of north Tippetary and South Offaly, and the other of north Connacht.ucker isn't necessarily a name that originated in Ireland. It probably originated in Germany as Tucher (towel-maker) and was anglicized to Tucker. The Tuckers in Ireland may have come from England or Germany or elsewhere in Europe. Or it could be an anglicized version of O'Tuachair.