Machnów was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Machenau.
The place is now called Machnów and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polnisch Machen | German Empire | Sprottau | 1914 |
| Machenau | German Empire | Sprottau | 1939 |
| Machnów | Under Polish administration | Żagań | 1945 |
| Machnów | Poland | Zielona Góra | 1992 |