The Künnen family originated in Halberbe, Suhle district of Oldenburg near Lastrup, Germany.
There are several Kunnen families still living in Lastrup and Lindern.
They spell their name Kunnen.
Fritz, Gerhard, Heinz, Hubert, Rosalia and 3 Heinrichs all live in Lastrup.
Gerd, Heinrich, Helmut, Irmgard, Johann, and Josef live in Lindern.