Zawiść was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Winterfeld O.S..
The place is now called Zawiść and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zawisc | German Empire | Oppeln | 1936 |
| Winterfeld O.S. | German Empire | Oppeln | 1939 |
| Zawiść | Under Polish administration | Opole | 1945 |
| Zawiść | Poland | Opole | 1992 |