Bąków was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Grünbach (Niederschles.).
The place is now called Bąków and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunkai | German Empire | Groß Wartenberg | 1937 |
| Grünbach (Niederschles.) | German Empire | Groß Wartenberg | 1939 |
| Bąków | Under Polish administration | Syców | 1945 |
| Bąków | Poland | Kalisz | 1992 |