Będzin was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Wildhorst.
The place is now called Będzin and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bendschine | German Empire | Groß Wartenberg | 1937 |
| Wildhorst | German Empire | Groß Wartenberg | 1939 |
| Będzin | Under Polish administration | Syców | 1945 |
| Będzin | Poland | Wrocław | 1992 |