Ponięcice was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Rittersdorf.
The place is now called Ponięcice and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponientzütz | German Empire | Ratibor | 1936 |
| Rittersdorf | German Empire | Ratibor | 1939 |
| Ponięcice | Under Polish administration | Racibórz | 1945 |
| Ponięcice | Poland | Katowice | 1992 |