Sokolniki Małe was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Falkenried.
The place is now called Sokolniki Małe and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klein-Sokolnik | German Empire | Samter | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Sokolniki Małe | Poland | Szamotuły | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Falkenried | German Empire | Samter | 1939 |
| Sokolniki Małe | Poland | Szamotuły | 1945 |
| Sokolniki Małe | Poland | Poznań | 1992 |