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