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