Bukowiec was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Bukowietz.
The place is now called Bukowiec and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bukowiec | Austro-Hungary | Biala/Biała | before the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Bukowiec | Poland | Biała | after the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Bukowietz | German Empire | Bielitz | 1939 |
| Bukowiec | Poland | Żywiec | 1945 |
| Bukowiec | Poland | Bielsko | 1992 |