Rówek was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Klein Rowe.
The place is now called Rówek and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klein Rowe | German Empire | Stolp | 1939 |
| Rówek | Under Polish administration | Słupsk | 1945 |
| Rówek | Poland | Słupsk | 1992 |