Stary Staw was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Teichhof.
The place is now called Stary Staw and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teichhof | German Empire | Freystadt i. Niederschles. | 1939 |
| Stary Staw | Under Polish administration | Kożuchów | 1945 |
| Stary Staw | Poland | Zielona Góra | 1992 |