Świerczewo was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Schönwalde.
The place is now called Świerczewo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schönwalde | German Empire | Schlochau | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Schönwalde | German Empire | Schlochau | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Schönwalde | German Empire | Schlochau | 1939 |
| Świerczewo | Under Polish administration | Człuchów | 1945 |
| Świerczewo | Poland | Koszalin | 1992 |