Świecie was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Schwetz, Kr. Graudenz.
The place is now called Świecie n. Osą and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwetz (Kr. Graudenz) | German Empire | Graudenz | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Świecie | Poland | Grudziądz | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Schwetz, Kr. Graudenz | German Empire | Graudenz | 1939 |
| Świecie n. Osą | Poland | Grudziądz | 1945 |
| Świecie n. Osą | Poland | Toruń | 1992 |