Czerna was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Grünaue (Nieder Lausitz).
The place is now called Czerna and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tzscheeren | German Empire | Sorau (Lausitz) | 1937 |
| Grünaue (Nieder Lausitz) | German Empire | Sorau (Lausitz) | 1939 |
| Czerna | Under Polish administration | Żary | 1945 |
| Czerna | Poland | Zielona Góra | 1992 |