Świecie was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Schwertburg.
The place is now called Świecie and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwerta | German Empire | Lauban | 1937 |
| Schwertburg | German Empire | Lauban | 1939 |
| Świecie | Under Polish administration | Lubań | 1945 |
| Świecie | Poland | Jelenia Góra | 1992 |