Żaganiec was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Hermsdorf b. Sagan.
The place is now called Żaganiec and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermsdorf b. Sagan | German Empire | Sprottau | 1939 |
| Żaganiec | Under Polish administration | Żagań | 1945 |
| Żaganiec | Poland | Zielona Góra | 1992 |