Niedźwiedzie was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Reinersdorf.
The place is now called Niedźwiedzie and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niedwedzen | German Empire | Johannisburg | 1924 |
| Reinersdorf | German Empire | Johannisburg | 1939 |
| Niedźwiedzie | Under Polish administration | Pisz | 1945 |
| Niedźwiedzie | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |