Żarnowiec was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Zarnowitz.
The place is now called Żarnowiec and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zarnowitz | German Empire | Putzig | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Żarnowiec | Poland | Puck | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Zarnowitz | German Empire | Neustadt (Westpr.) | 1939 |
| Żarnowiec | Poland | Puck | 1945 |
| Żarnowiec | Poland | Gdańsk | 1992 |