Piekary Wielkie was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Groß Beckern.
The place is now called Piekary Wielkie (Legnica-Piekary Wlk.) and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groß Beckern | German Empire | Liegnitz | 1939 |
| Piekary Wielkie | Under Polish administration | Legnica | 1945 |
| Piekary Wielkie (Legnica-Piekary Wlk.) | Poland | Legnica | 1992 |