Ławki was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Lauken (Kreis Lötzen).
The place is now called Ławki and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawken | German Empire | Lötzen | 1938 |
| Lauken (Kreis Lötzen) | German Empire | Lötzen | 1939 |
| Ławki | Under Polish administration | Giżycko | 1945 |
| Ławki | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |