Szczawno was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Ampfergrund.
The place is now called Szczawno and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Szczawno | Russian Empire | Rypin | 1914 |
| Szczawno | Poland | Rypin | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Ampfergrund | German Empire | Rippin (Westpr.) | 1939 |
| Szczawno | Poland | Rypin | 1945 |
| Szczawno | Poland | Włocławek | 1992 |