Jakubów was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Jakobsdorf.
The place is now called Jakubów and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jakobsdorf | German Empire | Strehlen | 1939 |
| Jakubów | Under Polish administration | Strzelin | 1945 |
| Jakubów | Poland | Wałbrzych | 1992 |