Stawki was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Staken.
The place is now called Stawki and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stawken | German Empire | Angerburg | 1938 |
| Staken | German Empire | Angerburg | 1939 |
| Stawki | Under Polish administration | Węgorzewo | 1945 |
| Stawki | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |