Samowo was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Zamow.
The place is now called Samowo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zamow | German Empire | Greifenberg i.Pom. | 1939 |
| Samowo | Under Polish administration | Gryfice | 1945 |
| Samowo | Poland | Koszalin | 1992 |