Czaplin Wielki was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Groß Zapplin.
The place is now called Czaplin Wielki and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groß Zapplin | German Empire | Greifenberg i.Pom. | 1939 |
| Czaplin Wielki | Under Polish administration | Gryfice | 1945 |
| Czaplin Wielki | Poland | Szczecin | 1992 |