Minchin is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Alfred Minchin (1920-2001), a British Free Corps collaborator
Frederick F. Minchin (1890–1927?), an English aviator
Louise Minchin (born 1968), a British television presenter
Nick Minchin (born 1953), an Australian politician, senator for South Australia
R. E. Minchin (Richard Ernest) (1831–1893), first director Adelaide Zoo, South Australia
Tim Minchin (born 1975), an Australian comedian, actor and musician
Fictional characters:
Miss Minchin, headmistress in A Little Princess
