Syr was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Syr.
The place is now called Surré and belongs to Luxembourg.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surré | Luxembourg | Diekirch | 1939 |
| Syr | German Empire | Diekirch | 1940 |
| Surré | Luxembourg | Diekirch | 1945 |
| Surré | Luxembourg | Diekirch | 1993 |