Tarnawa was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Tarnau.
The place is now called Tarnawa and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnau | German Empire | Schweidnitz | 1939 |
| Tarnawa | Under Polish administration | Świdnica | 1945 |
| Tarnawa | Poland | Wałbrzych | 1992 |