What is "hoejgaard"

Højgaard is a Danish language surname, which means "high farm" or "high garden", derived from the Danish words høj (" high") and gaard or gård (meaning " garden" or " farm"). The name may refer to:

• Else Højgaard (1906–1979), Danish ballerina and actress
• Hans Jacob Højgaard (1904–1992), Faroese composer
• Kári P. Højgaard (born 1951), Faroese politician
• Knud Højgaard (1878–1968), Danish businessman