Bytków was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Pickau.
The place is now called Bytków and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickau | German Empire | Cosel | 1939 |
| Bytków | Under Polish administration | Koźle | 1945 |
| Bytków | Poland | Opole | 1992 |