Rurka was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Rörchen.
The place is now called Rurka and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rörchen | German Empire | Greifenhagen | 1939 |
| Rurka | Under Polish administration | Gryfino | 1945 |
| Rurka | Poland | Szczecin | 1992 |