Rakowice was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Rothlach.
The place is now called Rakowice and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rothlach | German Empire | Bunzlau | 1939 |
| Rakowice | Under Polish administration | Bolesławiec | 1945 |
| Rakowice | Poland | Jelenia Góra | 1992 |