Powierz was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Waldbeek.
The place is now called Powierz and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powiersen | German Empire | Neidenburg | 1938 |
| Waldbeek | German Empire | Neidenburg | 1939 |
| Powierz | Under Polish administration | Braniewo | 1945 |
| Powierz | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |