Drwalew was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Drwalew.
The place is now called Drwalew and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolonja Drwalew | Russian Empire | Lenčica | 1914 |
| Kolonja Drwalew | Poland | Łęczyca | 1921 |
| Drwalew | German Empire | Lentschütz | 1939 |
| Drwalew | Poland | Poddębice | 1945 |
| Drwalew | Poland | Sieradz | 1992 |