Dzierżysław was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Dirschel.
The place is now called Dzierżysław and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dirschel | German Empire | Leobschütz | 1939 |
| Dzierżysław | Under Polish administration | Głubczyce | 1945 |
| Dzierżysław | Poland | Opole | 1992 |