Šonov was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Šonov.
The place is now called Šonov u Nového Města nad Metují and belongs to Czechoslovakia.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schonow | Austro-Hungary | Neustadt a. d. Mettau | before the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Šonov | Austro-Hungary | Neustadt a. d. Mettau | before the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Šonov | Czechoslovakia | Nové Město nad Metují | after the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Schönau | German Empire | Neustadt an der Mettau | 1939 |
| Šonov | German Empire | Neustadt an der Mettau | 1939 |
| Šonov | Czechoslovakia | Nové Město nad Metují | 1945 |
| Šonov u Nového Města nad Metují | Czechoslovakia | Východní Čechy | 1992 |