Rybitwy was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Möwen.
The place is now called Rybitwy and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rybitwy | German Empire | Schroda | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Rybitwy, Dwór | Poland | Poznań | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Möwen | German Empire | Gnesen | 1939 |
| Rybitwy | Poland | Gniezno | 1945 |
| Rybitwy | Poland | Poznań | 1992 |