Ostropa was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Stroppendorf.
The place is now called Ostropa (Gliwice-Ostropa) and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ostroppa | German Empire | Tost-Gleiwitz | 1936 |
| Stroppendorf | German Empire | Tost-Gleiwitz | 1939 |
| Ostropa | Under Polish administration | Gliwice | 1945 |
| Ostropa (Gliwice-Ostropa) | Poland | Katowice | 1992 |