Serteggen was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Serteck.
The place is now called Żerdziny and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serteggen | German Empire | Goldap | 1938 |
| Serteck | German Empire | Goldap | 1939 |
| Żerdziny | Under Polish administration | Gołdap | 1945 |
| Żerdziny | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |