Mażany was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Masehnen.
The place is now called Mażany and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masehnen | German Empire | Angerburg | 1939 |
| Mażany | Under Polish administration | Węgorzewo | 1945 |
| Mażany | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |