Purdka was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Klein Purden.
The place is now called Purdka and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klein Purden | German Empire | Allenstein | 1939 |
| Purdka | Under Polish administration | Olsztyn | 1945 |
| Purdka | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |