Swiesz was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Świesz.
The place is now called Świesz and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swiesz | Russian Empire | Nešava | 1914 |
| Świesz | Poland | Nieszawa | 1921 |
| Świesz | German Empire | Hermannsbad | 1939 |
| Świesz | Poland | Radziejów | 1945 |
| Świesz | Poland | Włocławek | 1992 |