Ptusza was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Betkenhammer.
The place is now called Ptusza and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethkenhammer | German Empire | Deutsch Krone | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Betkenhammer (Kr. Dt. Krone) | German Empire | Deutsch Krone | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Betkenhammer | German Empire | Deutsch Krone | 1939 |
| Ptusza | Under Polish administration | Wałcz | 1945 |
| Ptusza | Poland | Piła | 1992 |