Bucz was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Butz.
The place is now called Bucz and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucz | German Empire | Schmiegel | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Bucz | Poland | Kościan | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Bucz | German Empire | Kosten (Wartheland) | 1939 |
| Buch | German Empire | Kosten (Wartheland) | 1939 |
| Butz | German Empire | Kosten (Wartheland) | 1939 |
| Bucz | Poland | Kościan | 1945 |
| Bucz | Poland | Leszno | 1992 |