Hjemsted was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Hiemstedt.
The place is now called Hjemsted and belongs to Denmark.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiemstedt | German Empire | Hadersleben | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Hjemsted | Denmark | Tønder | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Hjemsted | Denmark | Sønderjylland | 1993 |