Rękawczyn was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Theresienfeld.
The place is now called Rękawczyn and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theresienfeld | German Empire | Glatz | 1939 |
| Rękawczyn | Under Polish administration | Kłodzko | 1945 |
| Rękawczyn | Poland | Wałbrzych | 1992 |