Rusiec was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Rauschenfeld.
The place is now called Rusiec and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rusiec | German Empire | Znin | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Rusiec | Poland | Żnin | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Rauschenfeld | German Empire | Dietfurt (Wartheland) | 1939 |
| Rusiec | Poland | Wągrowiec | 1945 |
| Rusiec | Poland | Piła | 1992 |