Sokołowiec was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Falkenhain.
The place is now called Sokołowiec and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falkenhain | German Empire | Goldberg | 1939 |
| Sokołowiec | Under Polish administration | Złotoryja | 1945 |
| Sokołowiec | Poland | Jelenia Góra | 1992 |