Kotórz Wielki was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Groß Kochen.
The place is now called Kotórz Wielki and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groß Kottorz | German Empire | Oppeln | 1936 |
| Groß Kochen | German Empire | Oppeln | 1939 |
| Kotórz Wielki | Under Polish administration | Opole | 1945 |
| Kotórz Wielki | Poland | Opole | 1992 |