Chotkowo was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Kathkow.
The place is now called Chotkowo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathkow | German Empire | Bütow | 1939 |
| Chotkowo | Under Polish administration | Bytów | 1945 |
| Chotkowo | Poland | Słupsk | 1992 |