Galew was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Galew.
The place is now called Galew and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galew | Russian Empire | Turek | 1914 |
| Galew | Poland | Koło | 1921 |
| Galew | German Empire | Turek | 1939 |
| Galew | Poland | Turek | 1945 |
| Galew | Poland | Konin | 1992 |