Rusek Mały was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Rauschken, Klein.
The place is now called Rusek Mały and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rauschken, Klein | German Empire | Ortelsburg | 1939 |
| Rusek Mały | Under Polish administration | Szczytno | 1945 |
| Rusek Mały | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |