Wężówka was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Großbalzhöfen.
The place is now called Węożwka and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wensowken | German Empire | Lötzen | 1938 |
| Großbalzhöfen | German Empire | Lötzen | 1939 |
| Wężówka | Under Polish administration | Giżycko | 1945 |
| Węożwka | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |