Kniatowy was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Drosselhain.
The place is now called Kniatowy and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kniatowy | Russian Empire | Veljunˈ | 1914 |
| Kniatowy | Poland | Wieluń | 1921 |
| Drosselhain | German Empire | Welungen | 1939 |
| Kniatowy | Poland | Wieruszów | 1945 |
| Kniatowy | Poland | Kalisz | 1992 |