This is the 2288th most frequent German word.
hoffmann
"Hoffmann" is a German surname and does not have a standalone meaning in English.
Here, 'Hoffmann' is used as a proper noun, specifically the surname of a historical figure.
Hoffmann war ein bemerkenswerter Schriftsteller aus dem 19. Jahrhundert.
Hoffmann was a remarkable writer from the 19th century.
In this sentence, 'Hoffmann' refers to the protagonist of a story, used as a fictional proper noun.
Die Geschichte von Hoffmann und seinem magischen Spiegel ist sehr bekannt.
The story of Hoffmann and his magical mirror is very famous.
This usage depicts 'Hoffmann' as a brand name or entity, suggesting possession (using 's' for ownership in German).