Smarzewo was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Kriesfelde.
The place is now called Smarzewo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smarzewo | German Empire | Marienwerder | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Smarzewo | Poland | Gniew | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Kriesfelde | German Empire | Schwetz (Weichsel) | 1939 |
| Smarzewo | Poland | Starogard Gdański | 1945 |
| Smarzewo | Poland | Gdańsk | 1992 |