Dźwiersztyny was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Schwirgstein.
The place is now called Dźwiersztyny and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwirgstein | German Empire | Ortelsburg | 1939 |
| Dźwiersztyny | Under Polish administration | Szczytno | 1945 |
| Dźwiersztyny | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |