Rakowo was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Krebsdorf.
The place is now called Rakowo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakowo | Russian Empire | Plock | 1914 |
| Rakowo | Poland | Płock | 1919 |
| Krebsdorf | German Empire | Schröttersburg | 1939 |
| Rakowo | Poland | Płock | 1945 |
| Rakowo | Poland | Płock | 1992 |