Gowino was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Warndorf.
The place is now called Gowino and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groß-Gowin | German Empire | Neustadt i. Westpr. | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Gowino | Poland | Wejherowo | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Warndorf | German Empire | Neustadt (Westpr.) | 1939 |
| Gowino | Poland | Wejherowo | 1945 |
| Gowino | Poland | Gdańsk | 1992 |