Gościszewo was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Braunswalde.
The place is now called Gościszewo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braunswalde | German Empire | Stuhm | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Braunswalde | German Empire | Stuhm | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Braunswalde | German Empire | Stuhm | 1939 |
| Braunswalde | German Empire | Stuhm | 1939 |
| Gościszewo | Under Polish administration | Sztum | 1945 |
| Gościszewo | Poland | Elbląg | 1992 |