Józefka was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Josefstal.
The place is now called Józefka and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josephsthal | German Empire | Beuthen | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Józefka | Poland | Świętochłowice | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Josefstal | German Empire | Beuthen-Tarnowitz | 1939 |
| Józefka | Poland | Tarnowskie Góry | 1945 |
| Józefka | Poland | Katowice | 1992 |