Wilkowo was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Wilkenau.
The place is now called Wilkowo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkowo | German Empire | Samter | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Wilkowo | Poland | Szamotuły | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Wilkenau | German Empire | Samter | 1939 |
| Wilkowo | Poland | Szamotuły | 1945 |
| Wilkowo | Poland | Poznań | 1992 |