Vester-Sottrup was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Wester-Satrup.
The place is now called Vester Sottrup and belongs to Denmark.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wester-Satrup | German Empire | Sonderburg | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Vester-Sottrup | Denmark | Sønderborg | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Vester Sottrup | Denmark | Sønderjylland | 1993 |