Bovrup was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Baurup.
The place is now called Bovrup and belongs to Denmark.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baurup | German Empire | Apenrade | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Bovrup | Denmark | Aabenraa | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Bovrup | Denmark | Sønderjylland | 1993 |