Gonswen was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Gansen.
The place is now called Gązwa and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonswen | German Empire | Sensburg | 1938 |
| Gansen | German Empire | Sensburg | 1939 |
| Gązwa | Under Polish administration | Mrągowo | 1945 |
| Gązwa | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |