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