Smarchowice Wielkie was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Groß Marchwitz.
The place is now called Smarchowice Wielkie and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groß Marchwitz | German Empire | Namslau | 1939 |
| Smarchowice Wielkie | Under Polish administration | Namysłów | 1945 |
| Smarchowice Wielkie | Poland | Opole | 1992 |