Nowawieś was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Neugut.
The place is now called Nowa Wieś and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neugut | German Empire | Schmiegel | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Nowa Wieś | Poland | Kościan | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Neugut | German Empire | Kosten (Wartheland) | 1939 |
| Nowawieś | Poland | Kościan | 1945 |
| Nowa Wieś | Poland | Leszno | 1992 |