Szeroka was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Timmendorf.
The place is now called Szeroka and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timmendorf | German Empire | Pleß | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Szeroka | Poland | Pszczyna | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Timmendorf | German Empire | Pleß | 1939 |
| Szeroka | Poland | Pszczyna | 1945 |
| Szeroka | Poland | Katowice | 1992 |