Chełmiec was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Kolbnitz.
The place is now called Chełmiec and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolbnitz | German Empire | Jauer | 1939 |
| Chełmiec | Under Polish administration | Jawor | 1945 |
| Chełmiec | Poland | Legnica | 1992 |