Brzezetz was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Birken.
The place is now called Brzeźce and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brzezetz | German Empire | Cosel | 1914 |
| Birken | German Empire | Cosel | 1939 |
| Brzeźce | Under Polish administration | Koźle | 1945 |
| Brzeźce | Poland | Opole | 1992 |