Śniaty was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Schnabel.
The place is now called Śniaty and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sniaty | German Empire | Schmiegel | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Śniaty | Poland | Kościan | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Schnabel | German Empire | Kosten (Wartheland) | 1939 |
| Śniaty | Poland | Kościan | 1945 |
| Śniaty | Poland | Poznań | 1992 |