Wachów was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Wallhof.
The place is now called Wachów and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wachow | German Empire | Rosenberg O.S. | 1938 |
| Wallhof | German Empire | Rosenberg O.S. | 1939 |
| Wachów | Under Polish administration | Olesno | 1945 |
| Wachów | Poland | Częstochowa | 1992 |