Lipowiec was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Lindenort.
The place is now called Lipowiec and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lipowitz | German Empire | Ortelsburg | 1933 |
| Lindenort | German Empire | Ortelsburg | 1939 |
| Lipowiec | Under Polish administration | Szczytno | 1945 |
| Lipowiec | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |