Kotowice was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Kottwitz.
The place is now called Kotowice and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kottwitz | German Empire | Freystadt i. Niederschles. | 1939 |
| Kotowice | Under Polish administration | Kożuchów | 1945 |
| Kotowice | Poland | Zielona Góra | 1992 |