Szczotki was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Waldhof.
The place is now called Szczotka and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schottken | German Empire | Rosenberg O.S. | 1936 |
| Waldhof | German Empire | Rosenberg O.S. | 1939 |
| Szczotki | Under Polish administration | Olesno | 1945 |
| Szczotka | Poland | Częstochowa | 1992 |