Pierkunowo was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Perkunen.
The place is now called Pierkunowo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierkunowen | German Empire | Lötzen | 1935 |
| Perkunen | German Empire | Lötzen | 1939 |
| Pierkunowo | Under Polish administration | Giżycko | 1945 |
| Pierkunowo | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |