Szczechy Mały was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Klein Zechen.
The place is now called Szczechy Mały and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klein Zechen | German Empire | Johannisburg | 1939 |
| Szczechy Mały | Under Polish administration | Pisz | 1945 |
| Szczechy Mały | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |