Dzierżęcin was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Dörsenthin.
The place is now called Dzierżęcin and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dörsenthin | German Empire | Schlawe i.Pom. | 1939 |
| Dzierżęcin | Under Polish administration | Sławno | 1945 |
| Dzierżęcin | Poland | Słupsk | 1992 |