Nierostaw was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Kusselsee.
The place is now called Nierzostowo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nierostaw | German Empire | Schlochau | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Nierzostowo | Poland | Chojnice | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Kusselsee | German Empire | Konitz | 1939 |
| Nierzostowo | Poland | Chojnice | 1945 |
| Nierzostowo | Poland | Słupsk | 1992 |