Esch-sur-Sûre was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Esch Sauer.
The place is now called Esch-sur-Sûre and belongs to Luxembourg.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esch-sur-Sûre | Luxembourg | Diekirch | 1939 |
| Esch Sauer | German Empire | Diekirch | 1940 |
| Esch-sur-Sûre | Luxembourg | Diekirch | 1945 |
| Esch-sur-Sûre | Luxembourg | Diekirch | 1993 |