Grabowiec was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Buchholz.
The place is now called Grabowiec and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buchholz | German Empire | Arnswalde | 1939 |
| Grabowiec | Under Polish administration | Choszczno | 1945 |
| Grabowiec | Poland | Gorzów | 1992 |