Kołczygłowy was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Alt Kolziglow.
The place is now called Kołczygłowy and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alt Kolziglow | German Empire | Rummelsburg i.Pom. | 1939 |
| Kołczygłowy | Under Polish administration | Miastko | 1945 |
| Kołczygłowy | Poland | Słupsk | 1992 |