Szonowice was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Schondorf.
The place is now called Szonowice and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schonowitz | German Empire | Ratibor | 1936 |
| Schondorf | German Empire | Ratibor | 1939 |
| Szonowice | Under Polish administration | Racibórz | 1945 |
| Szonowice | Poland | Katowice | 1992 |