Lnianek was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Sternbach.
The place is now called Lnianek and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sternbach | German Empire | Schwetz | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Lnianek | Poland | Świecie | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Sternbach | German Empire | Schwetz (Weichsel) | 1939 |
| Lnianek | Poland | Świecie | 1945 |
| Lnianek | Poland | Bydgoszcz | 1992 |