Raków was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Rakau.
The place is now called Raków and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakau | German Empire | Leobschütz | 1939 |
| Raków | Under Polish administration | Głubczyce | 1945 |
| Raków | Poland | Opole | 1992 |