Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.
HOFFMAN
As described in historical dictionaries
An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)
(origin: Dutch.) From Hoofdman, a captain, a director, head or chief man. Hofman, from Hof, a court--the man of the court.
Religion of origin: Jewish
Language of origin: Hebrew