Żabiniec was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Dammforst.
The place is now called Żabiniec and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabinietz | German Empire | Oppeln | 1936 |
| Dammforst | German Empire | Oppeln | 1939 |
| Żabiniec | Under Polish administration | Opole | 1945 |
| Żabiniec | Poland | Opole | 1992 |