Nowe Kępniewo was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Neu Kampenau.
The place is now called Nowe Kępniewo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neu Kampenau | German Empire | Preußisch Holland | 1939 |
| Nowe Kępniewo | Under Polish administration | Pasłęk | 1945 |
| Nowe Kępniewo | Poland | Elbląg | 1992 |