Świerczyna was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Tannacker.
The place is now called Świerczyna and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swierczyn | German Empire | Lissa | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Świerczyna | Poland | Leszno | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Tannacker | German Empire | Lissa (Wartheland) | 1939 |
| Świerczyna | Poland | Leszno | 1945 |
| Świerczyna | Poland | Leszno | 1992 |