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