Schönwald was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Schönwald.
The place is now called Świercze and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schönwald | German Empire | Rosenberg O.S. | 1939 |
| Świercze | Under Polish administration | Olesno | 1945 |
| Świercze | Poland | Częstochowa | 1992 |