Ostrowo was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Ostrau, Kr. Neustadt (Westpr.).
The place is now called Ostrowo (Wladyslawowo-Ostrowo) and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ostrau | German Empire | Putzig | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Ostrowo | Poland | Puck | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Ostrau, Kr. Neustadt (Westpr.) | German Empire | Neustadt (Westpr.) | 1939 |
| Ostrowo | Poland | Puck | 1945 |
| Ostrowo (Wladyslawowo-Ostrowo) | Poland | Gdańsk | 1992 |