Sarnowa was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Sarne.
The place is now called Sarnowa (Rawicz-Sarnowa) and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarne | German Empire | Rawitsch | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Sarnowa | Poland | Rawicz | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Sarne | German Empire | Rawitsch | 1939 |
| Sarnowa | Poland | Rawicz | 1945 |
| Sarnowa (Rawicz-Sarnowa) | Poland | Leszno | 1992 |