Świdwowiec was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Birkenhorst.
The place is now called Świdwowiec and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birkenhorst | German Empire | Meseritz | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Birkenhorst | German Empire | Meseritz | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Birkenhorst | German Empire | Meseritz | 1939 |
| Świdwowiec | Under Polish administration | Międzyrzecz | 1945 |
| Świdwowiec | Poland | Gorzów | 1992 |