Kurkławki was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Korklack.
The place is now called Kurkławki and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Korklack | German Empire | Gerdauen | 1939 |
| Kurkławki | Under Polish administration | Kętrzyn | 1945 |
| Kurkławki | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |