Sątopy was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Santoppen.
The place is now called Sątopy and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santoppen | German Empire | Rößel | 1939 |
| Sątopy | Under Polish administration | Reszel | 1945 |
| Sątopy | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |