Thornisch-Papau was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Thornischpapau.
The place is now called Papowo Toruńskie and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornisch-Papau | German Empire | Thorn | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Papowo Toruńskie | Poland | Toruń | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Thornischpapau | German Empire | Thorn | 1939 |
| Popowo Toruńskie | Poland | Toruń | 1945 |
| Papowo Toruńskie | Poland | Toruń | 1992 |