Minikowo was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Minchau.
The place is now called Minikowo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minikowo | German Empire | Tuchel | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Minikowo | Poland | Tuchola | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Minchau | German Empire | Tuchel | 1939 |
| Minikowo | Poland | Tuchola | 1945 |
| Minikowo | Poland | Bydgoszcz | 1992 |