Samonienen was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Klarfließ.
The place is now called Samoniny and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samonienen | German Empire | Goldap | 1938 |
| Klarfließ | German Empire | Goldap | 1939 |
| Samoniny | Under Polish administration | Gołdap | 1945 |
| Samoniny | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |