Rzecin was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Pfaffenberg.
The place is now called Rzecin and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retschin | German Empire | Samter | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Rzecin | Poland | Szamotuły | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Pfaffenberg | German Empire | Samter | 1939 |
| Rzecin | Poland | Szamotuły | 1945 |
| Rzecin | Poland | Piła | 1992 |