Pierwągi was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Porwangen.
The place is now called Pierwągi and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porwangen | German Empire | Rößel | 1939 |
| Pierwągi | Under Polish administration | Reszel | 1945 |
| Pierwągi | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |