Gąski was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Herzogskirchen.
The place is now called Gąski and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonsken | German Empire | Treuburg | 1938 |
| Herzogskirchen | German Empire | Treuburg | 1939 |
| Gąski | Under Polish administration | Olecko | 1945 |
| Gąski | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |