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