Dębowiec Mały was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Klein-Eichenau.
The place is now called Dębowiec * and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klein Dembowitz | German Empire | Neidenburg | 1935 |
| Klein-Eichenau | German Empire | Neidenburg | 1939 |
| Dębowiec Mały | Under Polish administration | Nidzica | 1945 |
| Dębowiec * | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |