Kownaty was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Kemnath.
The place is now called Kownaty and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kemnath | German Empire | Oststernberg | 1939 |
| Kownaty | Under Polish administration | Sulęcin | 1945 |
| Kownaty | Poland | Zielona Góra | 1992 |