Kierwik was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Kleinkurwick.
The place is now called Kierwik and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kurwig | German Empire | Ortelsburg | 1914 |
| Klein Kurwigk | German Empire | Ortelsburg | 1938 |
| Kleinkurwick | German Empire | Ortelsburg | 1939 |
| Kierwik | Under Polish administration | Szczytno | 1945 |
| Kierwik | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |