Olszany was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Ölschen.
The place is now called Olszany and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ölschen | German Empire | Wohlau | 1939 |
| Olszany | Under Polish administration | Wołów | 1945 |
| Olszany | Poland | Legnica | 1992 |