Czaple was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Töpferstedt.
The place is now called Czaple and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tschöpeln | German Empire | Rothenburg (Ob. Lausitz) | 1936 |
| Töpferstedt | German Empire | Rothenburg (Ob. Lausitz) | 1939 |
| Czaple | Under Polish administration | Żary | 1945 |
| Czaple | Poland | Zielona Góra | 1992 |