Kaniów Stary was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Groß Kaniau.
The place is now called Kaniów Wielka and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaniów Stary | Austro-Hungary | Biala/Biała | before the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Kaniów Wielki | Poland | Biała | after the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Groß Kaniow | German Empire | Bielitz | 1939 |
| Groß Kaniau | German Empire | Bielitz | 1939 |
| Kaniów Wielka | Poland | Bielsko-Biała | 1945 |
| Kaniów Wielka | Poland | Katowice | 1992 |