Kotowo was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Kottow.
The place is now called Kotowo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kottow | German Empire | Stolp | 1939 |
| Kotowo | Under Polish administration | Słupsk | 1945 |
| Kotowo | Poland | Słupsk | 1992 |