Gołkowice was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Alteichen.
The place is now called Gołkowice and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golkowitz | German Empire | Kreuzburg O.S. | 1936 |
| Alteichen | German Empire | Kreuzburg O.S. | 1939 |
| Gołkowice | Under Polish administration | Kluczbork | 1945 |
| Gołkowice | Poland | Opole | 1992 |