Stare Kawkowo was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Alt Kockendorf.
The place is now called Stare Kawkowo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alt Kockendorf | German Empire | Allenstein | 1939 |
| Stare Kawkowo | Under Polish administration | Olsztyn | 1945 |
| Stare Kawkowo | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |