Dorotowo was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Darethen.
The place is now called Dorotowo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothowo | German Empire | Allenstein | 1913 |
| Darethen | German Empire | Allenstein | 1939 |
| Dorotowo | Under Polish administration | Olsztyn | 1945 |
| Dorotowo | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |