Ostrowo was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Spitzwerder.
The place is now called Ostrowo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ostrowo a. Goplo | German Empire | Strelno | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Ostrowo | Poland | Mogilno | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Spitzwerder | German Empire | Hohensalza | 1939 |
| Ostrowo n. Gopłem | Poland | Inowrocław | 1945 |
| Ostrowo | Poland | Bydgoszcz | 1992 |