Sowin was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Annahof.
The place is now called Sowin and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabine | German Empire | Falkenberg O.S. | 1936 |
| Annahof | German Empire | Falkenberg O.S. | 1939 |
| Sowin | Under Polish administration | Niemodlin | 1945 |
| Sowin | Poland | Opole | 1992 |