Przykopken was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Birkenwalde.
The place is now called Przykopka and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Przykopken | German Empire | Lyck | 1926 |
| Birkenwalde | German Empire | Lyck | 1939 |
| Przykopka | Under Polish administration | Ełk | 1945 |
| Przykopka | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |