Klein-Knifzig was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Klein-Knifzig.
The place is now called Lille Knivsig and belongs to Denmark.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klein-Knifzig | German Empire | Tondern | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Lille-Knivsig | Denmark | Tønder | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Lille Knivsig | Denmark | Sønderjylland | 1993 |