Rękawczynek was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Ärmelau.
The place is now called Rękawczynek and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renkawczynek | German Empire | Mogilno | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Rękawczynek | Poland | Mogilno | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Ärmelau | German Empire | Mogilno | 1939 |
| Rękawczynek | Poland | Mogilno | 1945 |
| Rękawczynek | Poland | Konin | 1992 |