Świerzawa was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Schönau a./Katzbach.
The place is now called Świerzawa and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schönau a./Katzbach | German Empire | Goldberg | 1939 |
| Świerzawa | Under Polish administration | Złotoryja | 1945 |
| Świerzawa | Poland | Jelenia Góra | 1992 |