Sercha was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Burgundenau.
The place is now called Żarka and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sercha | German Empire | Görlitz | 1937 |
| Burgundenau | German Empire | Görlitz | 1939 |
| Żarka | Under Polish administration | Zgorzelec | 1945 |
| Żarka | Poland | Jelenia Góra | 1992 |