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