Stare Gizewo was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Alt Gisöwen, Wldagh..
The place is now called Stare Gizewo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alt Gisöwen, Wldagh. | German Empire | Ortelsburg | 1939 |
| Stare Gizewo | Under Polish administration | Szczytno | 1945 |
| Stare Gizewo | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |