Istebka was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Grunau.
The place is now called Istebka and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grunau | German Empire | Frankenstein i. Schles. | 1939 |
| Istebka | Under Polish administration | Ząbkowice Śląskie | 1945 |
| Istebka | Poland | Wałbrzych | 1992 |