Pławniowice was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Flößingen.
The place is now called Pławniowice and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plawniowitz | German Empire | Tost-Gleiwitz | 1936 |
| Flößingen | German Empire | Tost-Gleiwitz | 1939 |
| Pławniowice | Under Polish administration | Gliwice | 1945 |
| Pławniowice | Poland | Katowice | 1992 |