Rakowo was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Rackow.
The place is now called Rakowo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rackow | German Empire | Neustettin | 1939 |
| Rakowo | Under Polish administration | Szczecinek | 1945 |
| Rakowo | Poland | Koszalin | 1992 |