Ziemnice Wielkie was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Groß Schimmendorf.
The place is now called Ziemnice Wielkie and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groß Schimnitz | German Empire | Oppeln | 1936 |
| Groß Schimmendorf | German Empire | Oppeln | 1939 |
| Ziemnice Wielkie | Under Polish administration | Opole | 1945 |
| Ziemnice Wielkie | Poland | Opole | 1992 |