Zakrzewiec was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Vogelsang.
The place is now called Zakrzewiec and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vogelsang | German Empire | Heiligenbeil | 1939 |
| Zakrzewiec | Under Polish administration | Braniewo | 1945 |
| Zakrzewiec | Poland | Elbląg | 1992 |