Żarki Wielkie was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Groß Särchen.
The place is now called Żarki Wielkie and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groß Särchen | German Empire | Sorau (Lausitz) | 1939 |
| Żarki Wielkie | Under Polish administration | Żary | 1945 |
| Żarki Wielkie | Poland | Zielona Góra | 1992 |