Świerczów was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Hortingen.
The place is now called Świerczów and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tschwirtschen | German Empire | Guhrau | 1936 |
| Hortingen | German Empire | Guhrau | 1939 |
| Świerczów | Under Polish administration | Góra | 1945 |
| Świerczów | Poland | Leszno | 1992 |