Brzezinka was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Birkenau O.S..
The place is now called Brzezinka (Gliwice-Brzezinka) and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brzezinka | German Empire | Tost-Gleiwitz | 1935 |
| Birkenau O.S. | German Empire | Tost-Gleiwitz | 1939 |
| Brzezinka | Under Polish administration | Gliwice | 1945 |
| Brzezinka (Gliwice-Brzezinka) | Poland | Katowice | 1992 |