Capellen was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Kapellen.
The place is now called Capellen and belongs to Luxembourg.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capellen | Luxembourg | Luxemburg/Luxembourg | 1939 |
| Kapellen | German Empire | Luxemburg | 1940 |
| Capellen | Luxembourg | Luxemburg/Luxembourg | 1945 |
| Capellen | Luxembourg | Luxemburg/Luxembourg | 1993 |