Surmowen was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Surmau.
The place is now called Surmówka and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surmowen | German Empire | Sensburg | 1938 |
| Surmau | German Empire | Sensburg | 1939 |
| Surmówka | Under Polish administration | Mrągowo | 1945 |
| Surmówka | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |