Kowalew was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Kowalew.
The place is now called Kowalew and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kowalew | Russian Empire | Lask | 1914 |
| Kowalew | Poland | Łask | 1921 |
| Kowalew | German Empire | Lask | 1939 |
| Kowalew | Poland | Łask | 1945 |
| Kowalew | Poland | Sieradz | 1992 |