Nowe Kawkowo was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Neu Kockendorf.
The place is now called Nowe Kawkowo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neu Kockendorf | German Empire | Allenstein | 1939 |
| Nowe Kawkowo | Under Polish administration | Olsztyn | 1945 |
| Nowe Kawkowo | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |