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