Minchin is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Alfred Minchin (1917–1998), British Free Corps collaborator Edward Alfred Minchin (1866–1915), British zoologist Frederick F. Minchin (1890–1927?), English aviator A. Keith Minchin (1899–1963), founder of Koala Farm, Adelaide Louise Minchin, British television presenter Nick Minchin, Australian politician, senator for South Australia R. E. Minchin (1831–1893), first director, Adelaide Zoo, South AustraliaA. C. Minchin (1857–1934), director, Adelaide Zoo 1893 to 1934 R. R. Minchin (grandson), director, Adelaide Zoo 1935 to 1940Tim Minchin, Australian comedian, actor and musician
