Rykowiec was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Rickenhof.
The place is now called Rykowiec and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rykowitz | German Empire | Allenstein | 1938 |
| Rikowitz | German Empire | Allenstein | 1938 |
| Rickenhof | German Empire | Allenstein | 1939 |
| Rykowiec | Under Polish administration | Olsztyn | 1945 |
| Rykowiec | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |