Chwarzno was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Schwarzin, Kr. Berent (Westpr.).
The place is now called Chwarzno and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chwarsnau | German Empire | Berent | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Chwarzno | Poland | Kościerzyna | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Schwarzin, Kr. Berent (Westpr.) | German Empire | Berent (Westpr.) | 1939 |
| Chwarzno | Poland | Kościerzyna | 1945 |
| Chwarzno | Poland | Gdańsk | 1992 |