Apis relates to bee.  The 'lings" is reminiscent of siblings, or maybe sons
and daughters.  I hope they weren't referring to the family as sons of bees!
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Sorry for the pun, but it truly tickled me to think of what apisling meant.
 Let me know if you find the real meaning. Beverly
 
The bee is such a busy soul
(S)he has no time for birth control,
And that is why
In times as these
There are so many
Sons of bees. (Author unknown)