Polchowo was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Polchau.
The place is now called Połchowo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polchau | German Empire | Putzig | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Polchowo | Poland | Puck | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Polchau | German Empire | Neustadt (Westpr.) | 1939 |
| Połchowo | Poland | Puck | 1945 |
| Połchowo | Poland | Gdańsk | 1992 |