Bieżyn was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Laufern.
The place is now called Bieżyn and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biezyn | German Empire | Kosten | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Bieżyn | Poland | Kościan | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Laufern | German Empire | Kosten (Wartheland) | 1939 |
| Bieżyn | Poland | Kościan | 1945 |
| Bieżyn | Poland | Leszno | 1992 |