Sokołowo was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Sockeln.
The place is now called Sokołowo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sokolowo | German Empire | Witkowo | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Sokołowo | Poland | Gniezno | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Sockeln | German Empire | Gnesen | 1939 |
| Sokołowo | Poland | Gniezno | 1945 |
| Sokołowo | Poland | Konin | 1992 |