Zębowiec was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Zahna, Kr. Leipe.
The place is now called Zębowiec and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zebowiec | Russian Empire | Lipno | 1914 |
| Zębowiec | Poland | Lipno | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Zahna, Kr. Leipe | German Empire | Leipe (Westpr.) | 1939 |
| Zębówiec | Poland | Toruń | 1945 |
| Zębowiec | Poland | Toruń | 1992 |