Szprotawka was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Sprottischwaldau.
The place is now called Szprotawka and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprottischwaldau | German Empire | Sprottau | 1939 |
| Szprotawka | Under Polish administration | Szprotawa | 1945 |
| Szprotawka | Poland | Zielona Góra | 1992 |