Kaniewo was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Kunkeldorf (Kr. Leslau).
The place is now called Kaniewo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaniewo | Russian Empire | Vloclavek | 1914 |
| Kaniewo | Poland | Włocławek | 1921 |
| Kaniewo | German Empire | Leslau | 1939 |
| Kunkeldorf (Kr. Leslau) | German Empire | Leslau | 1939 |
| Kaniewo | Poland | Włocławek | 1945 |
| Kaniewo | Poland | Włocławek | 1992 |