Sambród was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Samrodt.
The place is now called Sambród and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groß Samrodt | German Empire | Mohrungen | 1914 |
| Samrodt | German Empire | Mohrungen | 1939 |
| Sambród | Under Polish administration | Morąg | 1945 |
| Sambród | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |