Rachowice was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Buchenlust.
The place is now called Rachowice and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachowitz | German Empire | Tost-Gleiwitz | 1936 |
| Buchenlust | German Empire | Tost-Gleiwitz | 1939 |
| Rachowice | Under Polish administration | Gliwice | 1945 |
| Rachowice | Poland | Katowice | 1992 |