Świerczów was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Schwirz.
The place is now called Świerczów and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwirz | German Empire | Namslau | 1939 |
| Świerczów | Under Polish administration | Namysłów | 1945 |
| Świerczów | Poland | Opole | 1992 |