Szopienice was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Schoppinitz O.S..
The place is now called Szopienice (Katowice-Szopienice) and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schoppinitz | German Empire | Kattowitz | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Szopienice | Poland | Katowice | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Schoppinitz O.S. | German Empire | Kattowitz | 1939 |
| Szopienice | Poland | Szopienice m. | 1945 |
| Szopienice (Katowice-Szopienice) | Poland | Katowice | 1992 |