Tokarzew was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Dresselhofen.
The place is now called Tokarzew and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokarzew | German Empire | Schildberg | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Tokarzew | Poland | Kępno | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Dresselhofen | German Empire | Kempen (Wartheland) | 1939 |
| Tokarzew | Poland | Ostrzeszów | 1945 |
| Tokarzew | Poland | Kalisz | 1992 |