Gniewow was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Niederhof.
The place is now called Gniewów and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gniewow | German Empire | Cosel | 1914 |
| Wutenau | German Empire | Cosel | 1936 |
| Niederhof | German Empire | Cosel | 1939 |
| Gniewów | Under Polish administration | Koźle | 1945 |
| Gniewów | Poland | Opole | 1992 |