Kępnica was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Hermannstein O.S..
The place is now called Kępnica and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsch Kamitz | German Empire | Neisse | 1936 |
| Hermannstein O.S. | German Empire | Neisse | 1939 |
| Kępnica | Under Polish administration | Nysa | 1945 |
| Kępnica | Poland | Opole | 1992 |