däri

Déri is a Hungarian surname and, in some cases, a toponym used in Hungary. The name is of Hungarian linguistic origin; the suffix -i commonly marks origin from a place or association with a family. In contemporary usage, Déri appears as a family name among Hungarians and in Hungarian diaspora communities.

In toponymy, the name is associated with places in Debrecen, a city in eastern Hungary. The best-known use is the Déri Museum (Déri Múzeum), a cultural institution housed in a historic building often referred to as the Déri Palace. The museum holds collections across archaeology, history and natural sciences and serves as a focal point of the city’s cultural life. The Déri name also appears in the surrounding urban landscape through streets or squares named after the family or historical figures bearing the name, reflecting a common practice of commemorating local patrons and builders.