Łany Wielkie was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Wieshuben.
The place is now called Łany Wielkie and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lona-Lany | German Empire | Tost-Gleiwitz | 1936 |
| Wieshuben | German Empire | Tost-Gleiwitz | 1939 |
| Łany Wielkie | Under Polish administration | Gliwice | 1945 |
| Łany Wielkie | Poland | Katowice | 1992 |